Dorset

Police respond to reports of person with weapon

POLICE have reassured the community after receiving reports of a person carrying…

New councillor backs vision for community hall at Mampitts Green

SHAFTESBURY Town Council has welcomed a new face to the chamber as Jenny Daultrey officially takes up her seat. Cllr…

From VE80 to the Lido: mayor looks back on 2025

SHAFTESBURY’S mayor has looked back on a year marked by community spirit, shared celebrations and remembrance as 2025 draws…

Appeal for information after late-night car fire in Blandford

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a suspicious vehicle fire in Blandford. Officers were alerted by the fire service at…

Final call for community grants of up to £25,000

COMMUNITY groups are being urged to apply for grants to bring their projects to life before the latest round…

Police keep up Christmas patrols to maintain visible presence

POLICE officers have been out on foot across several North Dorset towns as part of routine neighbourhood patrols during…

Have your say on town’s budget

RESIDENTS in Gillingham are invited to a consultation event in the new year to discuss how the budget is…

Suspected assault between taxi driver and passenger

POLICE are investigating an assault involving a taxi driver and their passenger in Christchurch. It was reported that at around…

Appeal for witnesses after air weapon is fired

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an air weapon was fired at a property in Shaftesbury causing damage. Officers were…

Local government deal “another disappointment”, says council

DORSET Council has slammed last week’s three-year provisional Local Government Financial Settlement for failing to deliver a significant funding…