Dorset

Wessex Bloodhouds at the show, whose bloodhounds hunt the natural scent of human runners Picture: AAF YouTube

Concerns over trail hunting ‘misinformation’ spread at Gillingham & Shaftesbury show

AN ANTI-fox hunting group has raised concerns that misleading information surrounding trail hunting was spread at…

Priority will be given to those deemed most in need Picture: Addington Fund

Dry weather emergency grant available for farmers hit by drought

FARMERS struggling to feed their stock due to the ongoing drought are being advised to apply…

Crews have attended a record number of incidents this year already Picture: DWFRS

Firefighters facing huge pressure after spree of wildfires in Dorset- as chief calls for increase to council tax

FIREFIGHTERS are being pushed to their limits in Dorset after attending a record number of incidents…

Police are appealing for witnesses Picture: Google

Motorbike rider, 20s, killed in crash near Dorchester

A MOTORBIKE rider in his 20s sadly died following a crash with a car near Dorchester….

Warning as rogue trader gardeners defraud elderly woman in Dorchester

POLICE have issued a warning after a woman was defrauded of £40 in Dorchester for just…

Woman arrested after emergency worker assaulted in Dorchester

A DRUNK woman who reportedly assaulted an emergency worker in Dorchester at the weekend was arrested….

Poppy is now in a loving home Pictures: RSPCA

Puppy attacked and left with broken legs and ribs in Dorset

A CHIHUAHUA-cross puppy that was left broken following a devastating attack in Dorset is now loving…

The vandalism will be removed "shortly"

St George’s Cross to be removed from roundabouts in Dorset – with taxpayers footing the cleaning bill

DORSET Council said it is working with the police after several mini-roundabouts were painted with the…

The car did not have valid insurance Picture: Dorset Rural Crime Team

Car in “suspicious circumstances” seized by police in Shaftesbury

A CAR that was reported to be seen in “suspicious circumstances” in Shaftesbury was seized after…

Students celebrating their results Picture: The Blandford School

PICTURES: Pride as The Blandford School students collect GCSE results

THE Blandford School was alive with excitement and pride today (August 21) as Year 11 students…