Dorset

Find the flock and win a family day out to this year’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show Picture: Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Find the flock and enjoy Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show for free

A FREE family pass is up for grabs at this year’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show. Organisers are asking people across…

The lamb was handed back to the farmer Picture: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Stolen malnourished lamb returned to Sturminster Newton farmer

A WOMAN has been arrested after she was found to have caused unnecessary suffering to a lamb in Sturminster…

The buildings, in Okeford Fitzpaine, were badly damaged by the fire. Picture: Sturminster Newton Fire Station

Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict buildings at Okeford Fitzpaine

DERELICT buildings were badly damaged by fire last night (April 6). Crews from Sturminster Newton and Blandford were sent to…

The car involved was seized by police Picture Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Two arrested after attempted thefts of tools and quad bikes in North Dorset

TWO people were arrested in Wiltshire after police investigated a series of attempted quad bike thefts across Dorset. Working alongside…

The site is closing for one day to allow road repairs to take place Picture: Dorset Council

Dorchester Recycling Centre to close for one day this week

THOSE planning a trip to the Dorchester Household Recycling Centre this Tuesday (April 8) are asked to make alternative…

The fundraiser for Patrick (pictured) has reached almost £2,000 Picture: Alison Short/GoFund/Me

Community unites to help blind man be more independent

A FUNDRAISER has been launched to help a “fiercely independent” blind man in Wimborne get his spark back. Patrick Smyth,…

The crash closed the A350 through Spetisbury which has since re-opened. Picture: Google

Woman suffers minor injuries as crash closes A350 in Spetisbury

THE road through Spetisbury was closed after a crash involving a lorry and a car which left a woman…

Pupils teamed up with volunteers Picture: St Gregory's School

Marnhull pupils and volunteers dig in to help with garden makeover

THE gardening area of St Gregory’s School in Marnhull has been renovated thanks to the hard work of pupils…

Avon & Somerset Police involved in operation to remove ‘Kidflix’ child abuse website

POLICE officers in the Avon & Somerset and Dorset areas have been involved in an operation which identified more…

The cadets marched 10 miles for the cause

Dorset cadets’ march effort raises more than £7,000 for combat charity

MORE than 30 people marched 10 miles to raise funds for a cadet group. March 29 saw 30 cadets and…