Dorset

Police said the man was acting suspiciously outside of shops on South Street Picture: Google

Dorchester man found with suspected stolen items

POLICE arrested a Dorchester man after several suspected stolen items were found following a search.

The illustrative layout plan for the site Picture: CliftonEmerydesign

Developer returns with new plans for 50 homes in Sturminster Newton after previous refusal

REVISED plans have been unveiled for a new 50-home development in Sturminster Newton. The…

The CLT said the need for affordable housing in the area is indisputable Picture: Sixpenny Handley Community Land Trust/Adrian Morris Architecture

Plans submitted for 11 affordable homes in Dorset village

A VILLAGE in north east Dorset could see 11 affordable homes built if plans are approved….

A local man in his 40s has been charged by police Picture: Google

Man charged after break in and cigarette theft in Shaftesbury – totalling £11,000

A MAN has been charged following a break in at a shop in Shaftesbury last month.

Travellers were faced with delays and cancellations all summer Picture: SWR

Relief for rail users as West of England Line timetable to be restored

RAIL users across the south west of England will be rejoicing as the full West of…

Dorset Council said it can't share details of individual sites until the "right stage in the process" Picture: Dorset Council

78 sites could be sold off in Dorset as council looks to generate millions of pounds

78 SITES across Dorset could be sold off as the council seeks to generate millions of…

Solar panels

Huge solar farm could become one of Dorset’s biggest renewable projects

PLANS are being put together to create a huge solar farm on Dorset Council-owned land which…

Matt Renaut managing director of Dacombes of Wimborne (centre) picking up one of his two ERT awards Picture: Dacombes of Wimborne

Dacombes of Wimborne is a double award winner in industry Oscars

WIMBORNE’S longest-running independent home electronics store, Dacombes of Wimborne, has scooped not one but…

the development consent order

“A blow to the south west”: MP reacts to plans to revoke Stonehenge tunnel permission

A MOVE by the government to revoke planning permission for a tunnel on the A303 near…

Chard estate agent Geraldine White, who passed away during an endurance ride last week. Picture: GTH

Tributes to rider killed in horse-riding tragedy near Dorchester

TRIBUTES have been paid to Geraldine White – who passed away after a horse-riding incident near Dorchester last week. Geraldine,…