Man to pay “significant costs” after hare coursing in Dorchester – the first conviction of its kind in Dorset
NEW legislation has been used to order a man to pay “significant costs” after he was found guilty of…
Two charged after alleged car-jacking near Dorchester
TWO men have been charged in connection with an incident near Dorchester which saw a driver hauled from his…
Man, 33, arrested after robbery and attempted robberies near Dorchester
A 33-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with an alleged robbery and attempted robberies near Dorchester. The arrest comes…
Shaftesbury artist on the “worrying” decline of cuckoos – and how the town’s nature serves as his muse
A SHAFTSBURY environmental painter is calling for nature to take back control to restore what has been lost. Gary Cook,…
Dogs ‘rip lamb from inside pregnant ewe’ on farm near Mere
A EWE – believed to have been pregnant – was brutally attacked by two dogs on a farm near…
Closure order for Blandford property that caused “considerable” issue for neighbours
POLICE have been granted a premises closure for a property in Blandford, meaning no one will be able to…
Rams have ears bitten off in “worrying” attack in West Dorset
DOG owners are being reminded that they have a duty of care following a series of attacks on livestock…
Rogue gardeners stole money from elderly Marnhull residents – and came back for more
ROGUE traders are alleged to have stolen money after carrying out gardening work at a Marnhull home. Police are investigating…
Cannabis seized and man arrested in Sherborne drug dealing crackdown
A MAN has been arrested after police executed four warrants in Sherborne at addresses linked to suspected drug dealing. Yesterday…
Historic Blandford church vandalised and one person hurt as stones smash windows
A CHURCH in Blandford was targeted by vandals who threw stones at the Grade I listed building, which shattered…
