Dorset

43-year-old Sebastian Stefan Allard of Reynolds Rise was arrested Picture: Google

Knife-wielding man arrested in Shaftesbury thanks to brave officer

A COURAGEOUS police officer seized a knife from a man in Shaftesbury who was wielding it…

How to check if YOUR child is eligible for free school meals

CHILDREN went back to school last week- but some may be missing out on free school…

Dorset remains one of the safest places to live in the UK according to crime reported Picture: Dorset Police

Former police officer used his position to take advantage of vulnerable junior colleague

A FORMER Dorset Police constable has been found guilty of gross misconduct after using his senior…

An artist’s impression of the new residential conversion of Vespasian House Picture: Red Tale Group

Work underway to transform Dorchester office block into flats

33 NEW apartments are being built in Dorchester on the site of a former office block. 

Hope for bus service in Dorset village “starved by local transport” as campaign ramps up

A MEETING is taking place in Stratton near Dorchester to gauge whether residents would support a…

Delays are expected Picture: Dorchester Police

Trailer overturns in Dorchester as road set to close

MOTORISTS in Dorchester may be faced with delays after a trailer overturned at the Weirs Roundabout…

Police are appealing for witnesses Picture: Dorset Police

Quad bike, digger and trailers stolen from farm in Yetminster

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a number of high-value items were stolen in Yetminster

Marie Louise raising a glass on her birthday Picture: Somerleigh Court

100th birthday celebrations for great grandmother who fled the Nazis

A VERY special celebration took place in Dorchester as a great grandmother who fled Belgium following…

The pub has been praised for its warm atmosphere

Historic Marnhull pub crowned one of UK’s best for cask ale

A PUB in Marnhull has been singled out as one of the best places to enjoy…

Paul Lawrence, Head Coach of Dorset’s Men’s First team, handing Alfie his cap Picture: Bryanston School

Bryanston pupil makes cricket history with youngest ever call-up to Dorset Firsts

A DORSET sixth-form pupil is celebrating after being called up to represent Dorset’s men’s first team.