Winterborne Stickland villagers band together to save “heart of the village”
THE saying may be “it takes a village to raise a child” but in this instance, it takes a…
Paris 2024 Olympics: Athletes to keep an eye on in Dorset and Somerset
ATHLETES across Somerset and Dorset are in Paris this week representing Team GB at the 2024 Paris Olympics…
Burglar targets Blandford bike shop Offcamber Cycles
BURGLARS tried to force their way into a Blandford bike shop in a late-night raid. Police are appealing for information…
Shoplifting on the rise across Dorset
SHOPLIFTING figures have risen in Dorset over the past year but the police say it is “fully committed” to tackling…
Jobs to go as 200 Carpetright stores shut as part of buyout deal
MORE than 200 Carpetright stores are set to close – including in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire – as part…
Man takes on 12 half marathons in 12 months for Dorset disability charity
A DEDICATED fundraiser is halfway through their mission to run 12 half marathons in 2024 to raise money to…
Dorset police remains committed to “relentlessly pursue” offenders who commit violence against women and girls
DORSET Police is encouraging women and girls across the county to come forward and speak to officers if…
Dorset and Somerset police dogs help Paris prepare for 2024 Olympics
POLICE dogs from Dorset and Somerset have been patrolling the streets and stadiums of Paris as the city prepares…
Thousands of free trees planted in the Vale – how to get yours
TREES form a major part of the UK’s journey towards net zero. And schools, sports clubs and community groups are…
E-bike scheme is coming to Dorchester
A NEW electric bike scheme is being rolled out in Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth later this summer.
