Police counter closure to disrupt services
RESIDENTS in Blandford will face a temporary disruption to police counter services later this month as building work forces…
Local heroes: Village shop shortlisted for top countryside award
THE village shop at Fontmell Magna, run by Duane and Tarnia Hills, is in the running for a prestigious…
“We miss him with every breath”: Family pay tribute to biker killed in crash
A FAMILY has paid an emotional tribute to a “much loved” motorcyclist who died following a crash near Gillingham. Emergency…
Dorchester woman’s daring challenge for animal and human health care charity
THE health of humans and animals will benefit from a Dorchester woman’s daring challenge in May. Carol Murgatroyd is preparing…
Racial abuse reported on evening bus
A LATE-NIGHT bus journey in Wimborne was disrupted by a racially aggravated incident, prompting police to appeal for witnesses. The…
Police appeal after woman assaulted in Dorchester car park
POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in a Dorchester car park. The incident, in the Fairfield…
Booking system launches at recycling centres
A CONTROVERSIAL new booking system at Dorset’s household recycling centres has officially come into force and it is already…
Motorcyclist dies in crash near Gillingham
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a serious crash near Gillingham, with police now appealing for witnesses. Emergency services were called…
Elderly pair – in their 80s – suffer “serious injuries” in crash near Sherborne
A MAN and a woman in their 80s were believed to have suffered “serious injuries” after a crash between…
