Dorset Magazine

Spar in Marnhull was targeted by thieves on Wednesday morning. Picture: Google

Cigarettes and vapes stolen in Marnhull Spar break-in

VAPES and cigarettes were stolen during a break-in at a Dorset village shop. Thieves targeted the Spar, in New Street,…

Radio 1 breakfast host Greg James is taking on a 1,000-km trek for Comic Relief. Picture: BBC/Comic Relief

Greg James set to head through Dorset and Somerset during Radio 1 Longest Ride challenge

RADIO 1 DJ Greg James is getting back in the saddle for Comic Relief – and fans in Dorset…

Prime Minister steps in over threat to fire stations

THE Prime Minister has agreed to arrange talks with ministers over controversial plans that could see eight fire stations…

Council highlights £1.73bn visitor economy in national tourism celebration

TOURISM ambassadors and businesses are joining forces to champion Dorset as a diverse destination throughout English Tourism Week (March…

Firefighters issue warning after weekend of cooking-related fires

FIREFIGHTERS are urging residents to take extra care in the kitchen after dealing with a number of cooking-related fires…

New recycling centre booking system and fees for out of county visitors

A BOOKING system is set to be introduced at several Dorset recycling centres later this month in a move…

‘Help is here’: New rural outreach aims to protect women and girls

POLICE and charities are taking their message directly into the countryside in a new effort to tackle violence against…

Police hunt teenagers after brutal duck killings

POLICE are appealing for information after a shocking incident in Dorchester in which several ducks were killed after being…

Officers probe early morning break-in at Shaftesbury petrol station

‘Worst in years’: Dorset battles 92% spike in potholes after severe weather

FLOOD-DAMAGED roads across Dorset are set to be repaired later this year after the county saw a huge surge…