Dorset

CCTV appeal after man racially-abused in Shaftesbury

POLICE want to trace this person as part of an investigation into a racially-aggravated incident in Shaftesbury. The appeal comes…

Candle-lit Quentin Blake exhibition to open in Sherborne this month

QUENTIN Blake – the artist behind numerous illustrations, including for Roald Dahl novels – is the subject a new…

The alleged abuse occurred at Domino's Pizza at Dorchester Wesy station. Picture: Google

Arrest after claims of racial abuse at Dorchester pizza takeaway

A MAN was arrested after reports a person walked into a pizza takeaway restaurant in Dorchester and hurled racial…

Radhika Howarth will be showing off her skills in Sherborne next month

TV chef set for Dorset demo of recipes from her new cookbook

TV CHEF Radhika Howarth will be in Dorset next month for a special appearance – and to hand out…

Dorset education provider for young people with SEND and PMLD is expanding fast

A DORSET-based education provider for people with SEND and profound and multiple learning disabilities has expanded to help more…

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Dorset school’s weekend charity event raises a whopping £19,000

A WEEKEND of activities and fundraising saw a Dorset school raise a whopping £19,000 for charity. Bryanston held its long-standing…

Members of the Citizens Advice energy team with Trainee Energy Team Manager Dan Fancy, right

Campaign launched to help Dorset’s elderly and vulnerable stay warm this winter

A CAMPAIGN to help elderly and vulnerable people in Dorset warm this winter has launched. The 15th Surviving Winter appeal…

The Knighton Countryside team with managing director (second from right) and Mike Dennis from Trading Standards (right) Picture: Dorset Council

Gardeners step in to clear Dorchester man’s garden for free after he was conned out of £30,000

A VICTIM of rogue traders who was left with no savings after he was quoted a bloated price for…

Companionship team member Ruth Telford and residents Ian Loftus and Tony Stock making the sculpture Picture: Newstone House/Colten Care

Striking handmade sculpture becomes moving tribute on Remembrance Day

A BEAUTIFUL handmade war horse sculpture has taken pride of place at a care home in Sturminster Newton. In the…

Many users criticised the planned changes to the day centres Picture: Dorset Council

Decision to be made on future of Dorset day centres next year

A DECISION on how to move forward with day centres across Dorset will be taken in March next year,…