Emergency flood response highlights importance of fire station
A FIRE station has once again shown its vital role in West Dorset, responding to multiple flooding incidents yesterday,…
Crews respond to 100 incidents and 40 road closures following Storm Chandra
HIGHWAYS crews across Dorset have been working through the night after Storm Chandra brought widespread flooding and major disruption…
Museum to host half-term Wizard of Oz inspired family trail
FAMILIES are invited to step into a world of magic, imagination and adventure next month as Wimborne’s award‑winning Museum…
Full list of roads affected by flooding in county
HIGHWAYS teams have been working round the clock to deal with the impacts of Storm Chandra after heavy rain…
‘Only travel if necessary’, says extremely busy fire service
FIREFIGHTERS from Dorchester are pleading with the public to only travel if necessary. In a social media post this afternoon,…
Fire service issues warning after more than a dozen flood call-outs
FIRE crews responded to fifteen calls across Dorset between midnight and 10.30am today (January 27) from people who had…
Storm Chandra floods bring disruption to roads, rail and high school
FLOODING caused by Storm Chandra is affecting large parts of North Dorset this morning, with fire crews and police…
Man assaulted with baseball bat after car mounts kerb
POLICE are investigating a report of dangerous driving, threats and assault with a baseball bat in Poundbury. Officers received a…
TV fav Chris Packham to appear in bird festival
THE MIGRATION Festival returns to Careys Secret Garden near Wareham with two winter weekends exploring migration through people, wildlife and the natural…
Care home falls reduce by nearly half in sensor scheme
RESULTS from a pilot study into the use of acoustic monitoring systems in care homes have shown significant reductions…
