Sheep killed by poachers near Dorchester
TWO sheep were killed after poachers trespassed on land near Stratton, four miles from Dorchester Five people reportedly trespassed on…
Cash stolen in Dorchester burglary as “vulnerable individuals” watch on
POLICE are trying to identify two men after cash was stolen from a home in Dorchester. Two men reportedly gained…
Reduced hospital stays in Blandford and Wimborne thanks to pilot
PEOPLE in the north and east of the county are seeing a reduction in the amount…
Dorset Council “determined” to push through £120,000 recycling centre booking system
PLANS to introduce an online booking system for tips in Dorset are likely to be pushed through – despite…
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! New town crier needed for Shaftesbury
A VERY special ceremonial role is up for grabs in Shaftesbury. Auditions will soon be held for a new town…
Plans to turn former Gillingham High Street florist into “relaxed” wine bar/deli
A WINE bar could fill a former florist’s premises in Gillingham if plans are approved. The former Mayflowers shop on…
Woman seen running in traffic and hitting cars in Sturminster Newton
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was seen running in traffic and hitting cars in Sturminster Newton. The…
Children help bring Sherborne’s history to life at 120th anniversary of town’s first pageant
HUNDREDS of children paraded through Sherborne as part of the Sherborne Pageant 120th anniversary celebrations. This year…
£2 million boost to help people through cost of living crisis in Dorset
DORSET Council has pledged to spend £500,000 each year for the next four years to help people through the…
Benefits of devolution for Wessex promoted during ministerial visit
PLANS for devolution in Wessex – including Somerset – were on the agenda during a visit from a government…
