Shaftesbury School students celebrate GCSE success
STUDENTS at Shaftesbury School have been celebrating their GCSE results today, August 22. Seth Young did exceedingly well, with all…
Police recover stolen car during checks in rural Dorset
TRAFFIC stops in rural Dorset resulted in one victim of crime seeing the welcome return of their stolen car. Officers…
Shaftesbury Car Link is not closing but changes needed, organisers say
ORGANISERS behind the Shaftesbury Car Link Scheme have quashed rumours that the scheme will soon end or be handed…
Police appeal after Sunday afternoon burglary in Puddletown
A PROPERTY near Dorchester was burgled between the afternoon and evening on Sunday (August 18). The incident happened some time…
CCTV appeal after attempted break-in at Blandford bike shop
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a person they would like to trace in connection with an…
Bridport pub among finalists in prestigious CAMRA competition
THE 2024 UK pub of the year competition is hotting up – with a number of south west pubs…
Man comes forward following report of vulnerable Shaftesbury man being taken advantage of
A MAN has come forward after police appealed for help to track down someone who reportedly took advantage of…
Appeal after elderly man’s mobility scooter damaged beyond repair in Dorchester
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a mobility scooter, which was the victim’s only form of transport, was damaged…
Kayakers to travel 61 miles from Gillingham to Christchurch in first of its kind charity adventure
TWO kayakers will attempt to paddle down the whole navigable length of the Dorset River Stour at the end…
New secure dog walking field could be coming to Gillingham
DOG owners in Gillingham could make use of a new secure dog walking field in the future after plans…
