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Huntsman hit with £1,500 fine after hare chase

A HUNTSMAN has been fined more than £1,500 after a pack of Basset Hounds was seen chasing a hare…

Urgent appeal to find missing man last seen near Dorchester

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing man who was last seen near Dorchester. Robert, 48,…

Tony overlooking one of the aircraft he flew and inset, during his career

Former pilot Tony looks over his old plane to mark his 90th birthday

A FORMER Royal Air Force pilot from Gillingham celebrated his 90th birthday – with an emotional reunion with the…

Armed Forces Day flag to be raised at County Hall ceremony

DORSET Council will mark Armed Forces Day with a special ceremony at County Hall in Dorchester…

Communities celebrate as eight threatened fire stations may stay open

COMMUNITIES across Wiltshire and Dorset are celebrating as dramatic new developments mean controversial plans to close eight fire stations…

Three arrested after police pursuit through Dorset villages

THREE men have been arrested after a suspected dangerous driving incident that saw a car travel through a number…

Residents warned over dangerous new scam targeting homeowners

RESIDENTS across Dorset and Wiltshire are being warned to watch out for scam emails falsely claiming households could face…

Mere bowls player Les Mainwaring has been chosen to represent his country by Bowls England - after cutting his roses!

Forget the World Cup – this Wiltshire village has it’s own sporting international!

WHILE the world’s best footballers are gathered in the US for the World Cup, Mere is celebrating international sporting…

Youngsters during their visit to the nursery and butterfly farm

Sherborne youngsters flying high after nursery and butterfly farm visit

DOZENS of children were treated to a “magical experience” with a trip to a butterfly farm. Around 60 young people…

Shillingstone Station will host a Bag a Book Weekend on July 4 and 5. Picture: North Dorset Railway

Bag a Book – for free – at Shillingstone Station event

PEOPLE in search of a summer read are being urged to pick up a free book at a weekend…