Dorset

Body found in search for missing Sturminster Newton man

POLICE who were searching for a missing man in Sturminster Newton have found a body. 23-year-old Damian was reported as…

The crash happened in Old Sherborne Road, near Alton Lane, police said. Picture: Google

Biker airlifted to hospital after crash near Dorchester

A BIKER was airlifted to hospital after a crash near Dorchester on Sunday morning (May 25). The incident, which involved…

Villagers toasting the reopening of the hall Picture: Annie Noble

Community celebrates as village hall reopens with new arts series following year-long closure

A VILLAGE hall which closed for more than a year has reopened and is now a…

Teenager assaulted by group of teens in Blandford

A TEENAGE boy was reportedly assaulted near the River Stour in Blandford on Tuesday evening (May 20). North Dorset Police…

No two pieces are the same Picture: Hazel Keating

Shaftesbury grandmother launches sustainable fashion brand

PRELOVED fashion and vintage fabrics are being given a new lease of life thanks to the efforts of a…

A CGI mock-up of the new hotel Picture: Axiom Architects

Dorchester’s former M&S store to be turned into Premier Inn

PLANS to demolish the former Marks and Spencer store in Dorchester’s town centre and replace it with a hotel…

Warning over fake notes being used in Dorchester

BUSINESSES in Dorchester are being urged to be vigilant as police said they are aware of fraudulent notes being…

A CGI mock-up of the proposed development Picture: One Creative environments

Plans to demolish Dorchester building – and replace it with 79 flats for NHS staff

79 AFFORDABLE flats for key workers could be built in Dorchester if plans are approved. Prime (UK) Developments Ltd has…

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Men’s health in the spotlight in Sherborne next month

AN event in Sherborne will shine a spotlight on men’s health next month. Sherborne Area Primary Care Network (PCN) are…

Alice painted her grandmother's kitchen Picture: The Gryphon School

Sherborne student’s painting chosen for prestigious Royal Academy’s exhibition

A YEAR 8 student at The Gryphon School in Sherborne has had her painting selected for the Young Artist…