A303 closed between Mere and Zeals after lorry catches fire
THE A303 between Mere and Zeals is expected to remain closed until 8.45pm tonight following a crash between…
Teenager fighting for his life following Dorchester crash
A TEENAGER suffered life-threatening injuries following a two-car crash in Dorchester. A grey Hyundai i10 and a grey Mercedes Benz…
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show bows to backlash and drops convicted hunt groups from parade
A DORSET agricultural show has baulked under pressure and will now no longer allow two hunt…
Sturminster Newton Riverside Fest set to raise money for trio of charities
A CHARITY festival is set to take place in Sturminster Newton next month. Riverside Fest is set to run at…
Pictures: Shaftesbury Fringe bursts into life with music, laughter and packed venues
THE streets of Shaftesbury were a bustle of activity for the launch of the Shaftesbury Fringe…
Why was Top Gear star James May at Gillingham Asda?
EXCITEMENT levels among staff at a Gillingham supermarket went into overdrive this week – with the appearance of former…
Man arrested after woman in her 20s pushed to the ground in Shaftesbury
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was pushed to the ground in Shaftesbury. The assault reportedly took place…
DCH chemotherapy unit re-opens after £2 million transformation
THE chemotherapy unit at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has re-opened following a £2 million improvement project. Patients at the Fortuneswell…
Sherborne school marks 25 years with time capsule opening and tribute to local centenarian
A SHERBORNE school held a celebration to mark 25 years since it was first opened by royalty. The
Three “beautiful” Gillingham green spaces earn prestigious award
GILLINGHAM is officially home to three of the country’s most well-maintained public open spaces. This comes after the Shreen, the…
