Dorset

Two charged over fatal crash near Compton Abbas that killed pedestrian, 62

TWO people have been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a tragic crash near Compton Abbas that…

The flags on the road near the school Picture: New Blackmore Vale

Engineer abandons St George’s cross flag removal near Dorset school after facing abuse

AN engineer who tried to take down union jack and St George’s cross flags near a…

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Police to close front counters in Sherborne and Gillingham

POLICE front counter services are set to leave Sherborne and Gillingham as part of a shake…

One in four children and their families supported by Julia’s House are funded by gifts in Wills Picture: Julia’s House

How you can help children like Ziggy receive the care they need by leaving a gift in your will

JULIA’S House is encouraging people to leave a gift in their will to enable the charity to help create…

How you can leave a gift in your will to help people access hospice care in Dorset

DORSET residents are being urged to leave a gift in their Will to help provide free hospice care to…

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Two arrested after suspected stabbing in Sturminster Newton

POLICE have arrested an 18-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman after a man was reportedly stabbed in…

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Man charged with dangerous driving following crash with unmarked police car

A MAN is due in court charged with dangerous driving following a crash with an unmarked…

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Man crashed into unmarked police car near Sturminster Marshall

A MAN has been arrested after he crashed into an unmarked police car near Sturminster Marshall….

Maternity staff at DCH are celebrating the improved report from CQC inspectors. Picture: DCH

DCH maternity services upgraded to ‘good’ after CQC inspection

MATERNITY services at Dorset County Hospital have been upgraded after a visit by inspectors. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has…

Police want to identify this person after an incident at the Bridport Dagger pub. Picture: Dorset Police

Fresh CCTV appeal over serious assault at pub in Bridport

POLICE want to trace this person after a “serious assault” in a Bridport pub. The incident unfolded at around midnight…