Dorset

DCH staff in the new theatre

£2 million theatre upgrade at Dorchester hospital will cut waiting times

A £2 MILLION project to convert a procedure room at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) into a full operating theatre…

A car crashed into a pub on the A37 at Melbury Osmond this morning, police said. Picture: Google

Police appeal after car crashes into village pub porch

A CAR crashed into the porch of a village pub early this morning (November 25) – and police want…

New-look Dorset countryside inn re-opens following refurbishment 

A PUB found on the Dorset and Wiltshire border is welcoming back guests in time for the festive season…

Emily Coombs pictured wearing her dress, which is still around today, left

How a lady and her dress tell a story of Somerset and Dorset in the 1800s

A LADY sits proudly, if somewhat shyly, in a chair, smiling for the camera. The picture, taken in the mid…

The Met Office has issued several weather warnings for Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Picture: Met Office

Fresh weather warnings for Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire as Storm Bert approaches

PEOPLE in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire are being urged to prepare for bad weather as Storm Bert approaches this…

Parking is free in Dorset Council car parks on certain days

FREE parking in Dorset Council car parks for Christmas: Full list

CHRISTMAS shoppers in Dorset towns can enjoy free parking in the run-up to the big day, it has been…

Welcome in the festive season in Dorchester with Julia’s House Christmas carols

JULIA’S House is bringing their popular Christmas carols evening to Dorchester for the first time this year. Attendees can look…

Second arrest after theft of minibus found near Bridport

A SECOND arrest has been made after a minibus was allegedly stolen from Melcombe Regis, Weymouth. Dorset Police responded…

“Selfish individuals” dump tyres near Yeovil and Sherborne

LARGE collections of tyres have been dumped between Yeovil and Sherborne. The tyres were found dumped in country lanes west…

Burglars stole large bags of dog food from Pets at Home, Gillingham, police said. Picture: Google

Dog food stolen in raid on Pets at Home in Gillingham

PETS at Home in Gillingham was targeted by burglars – and dog food stolen. Police are investigating after an incident…