Councils unite to call for stronger police presence in North Dorset
TOWN councils in North Dorset are raising concerns over what they describe as inadequate police coverage in their communities. Shaftesbury…
Reptile activities on offer for Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire children this Christmas
CHILDREN can get up close and personal with reptiles during special educational sessions running over the festive break. The Reptile…
Man and woman killed in crash near Badbury Rings
A MAN and a woman sadly died after a crash near a Dorset landmark. Police were called to an incident…
Sherborne artwork sells for staggering £5.7 MILLION at auction
A TRIPTYCH formerly housed at the Sherborne Almshouse has sold at auction – for £5.7 MILLION. The artwork, believed to…
Car left on its roof after crash in Gillingham
THIS was the scene in Gillingham last night after a crash in the town centre. A car was left on…
Classic car event raised more than £50,000 for charities
SUPERCARS revved up in Sherborne over the summer raised more than £52,000 for charity, it has been announced. A presentation…
New café bar plan for Sherborne shop premises
A NEW café bar is set to open in Sherborne – on the site of a discount store. The former…
Machinery worth thousands stolen in burglary near Shaftesbury
MACHINERY worth thousands of pounds was stolen during a break-in at a commercial premises near Shaftesbury. Police are appealing for…
Asylum seekers in hotels: How many live in your area?
NEW Home Office figures reveal how many asylum seekers are living in hotel accommodation in Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire -…
BMW stolen after burglars take keys following garage break-in
A BMW was stolen from a garage in Blandford after burglars broke in and took the keys. The incident unfolded…
