Councils confirm plans for cross-county tip charges
PEOPLE who live outside Dorset will be charged to use the county’s household recycling centres under new plans announced by...
Funding challenges force closure of carer support service
COMMUNITIES in Wiltshire and Dorset have described their sadness following the announcement that a key support services for unpaid carers...
Fire service responds to community support amid closure concerns
DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has urged communities to share their views as proposals for eight potential fire...
Fire chief speaks out as eight stations at risk of closure
DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning that mounting financial pressures could lead to the closure of eight...
Vehicles swept by floodwater prompt safety appeal from fire service
DRIVERS are being urged to take extra care after firefighters rescued people from two separate incidents involving vehicles becoming trapped...
Three arrested – including boy, 16 – after car stopped in Mere
THREE people - including a 16-year-old boy - were arrested after police stopped a suspected stolen vehicle in Mere in...
Thousands of carp, roach and bream released into waters
THOUSANDS of young fish are being given a new home across the region as part of a major winter restocking...
A303 at Mere closed westbound after incident
TRAFFIC is backing up on the A303 after an incident near Mere. Emergency services were sent to the scene, on...
Fire service urges caution as flood alerts issued
FLOOD warnings have been issued for parts of Wiltshire and Dorset, with emergency services urging residents and travellers to take...
£16 billion opportunity at stake as Wessex pushes for devolution
COUNCIL leaders across Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are turning up the pressure on ministers as this...
