Dorset

Hospital reaches halfway milestone in multi-million pound fundraiser

A MAJOR fundraising drive to enhance emergency and critical care in Dorset has reached its halfway mark. Dorset County Hospital…

The scheme aims to make it easier for people to make the change to an EV

More than 3,000 EV chargepoints to be installed across Dorset in £16.5m scheme

MORE than 3,000 on-street EV chargepoints are set to be installed across Dorset in the next five years. A new…

Dog stolen from hundreds of miles away reunited with owners

A STOLEN spaniel is finally on her way home after officers uncovered her hundreds of miles from where she…

Police secure charges in child sexual abuse clampdown

OFFICERS from Dorset were dispatched to Gatwick Airport to arrest a suspect in connection with alleged sexual offences involving…

A truly hair-oic effort as pair chops locks for kids’ cancer charity

RESIDENTS at a Sturminster Newton care home took scissors in hand to help two members of staff raise more…

Prison for man found with Stanley blade

A MAN from Dorchester has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for possessing a 7.9cm Stanley blade in…

Cash and tools taken in early-morning burglary

CASH and tools were among a number of items stolen during a burglary at a home in Wareham in…

Community voice sought on West Stour planning blueprint

RESIDENTS in West Stour are being given the chance to shape the future of their community – from where…

18-year-old dies and two left injured after single vehicle crash

A TEENAGER died in a crash near Wareham yesterday and police are seeking witnesses and dash cam footage. Officers received…

Care homes across county enjoy flipping good time

CARE homes across Dorset had a flipping good time celebrating Shrove Tuesday. Staff and residents at Colten Care’s Amberwood House…