Road closure will be in place for weeks after fire at derelict Sherborne property
AN “emergency road closure” is being put in place in Sherborne – at the scene of a “suspicious”…
Five-year ban after woman filmed repeatedly beating dog
A WOMAN who was caught on camera repeatedly mistreating two defenceless dogs has been banned from keeping animals, in…
New men’s shed opens at Sherborne garden centre
A NEW Men’s Shed has opened at a Sherborne garden centre. On Saturday (April 25), mayor Jill Warburton unveiled The…
Landmark Newell House in Sherborne was badly damaged in “suspicious” fire
A DERELICT building severely damaged by fire in Sherborne this week was the controversial Newell House. The “much-loved” building,…
Suspected fuel thieves caught in early-morning stop
POLICE are appealing for information after discovering suspected stolen fuel during a…
Copper wiring stolen in burglary at commercial site
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a break-in at a commercial site in Gillingham left significant damage and stolen…
Roof collapses at derelict Sherborne building after fire – with road closed
THE roof collapsed at a derelict building in Sherborne after a fire on Sunday evening (April 26) – with…
First-of-its-kind charter launched to address gambling harm
A NEW push to tackle the hidden impact of gambling harm is underway in Dorset, as police leaders warn…
Shortlists in – and voting underway – in Muddy Stilettos Somerset & Dorset business awards: Full List
SHORTLISTS are in and voting is underway in the finals of the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards. Now in their 13th…
Campaign to save Mere Fire Station ramps up
A GROWING campaign to save Mere Fire Station is gathering pace as firefighters, MPs and campaigners all step up…
