Dorset

FOLDE Dorset, in Shaftesbury, has been awarded B Crops status

Shaftesbury’s FOLDE Dorset shop in the running for Independent Bookshop of the Year – again!

A new service is being rolled out so members can access the library's services outside of opening hours Picture: Dorset Council

Sturminster Newton Library to close temporarily for tech upgrade

A DORSET library will close temporarily so new technology can be installed to enable members to use facilities outside…

Tickets on sale for 2025 Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

TICKETS are on sale for this summer’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show. The event returns on August and 13 and 14,…

The victim was forced from his car Picture: Google

Pair stole car before crashing into rail crossing near Dorchester

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two men crashed a stolen car into a rail crossing near Dorchester on…

Worst areas for drink-driving in Dorset revealed: Full list

DORSET has seen a shocking number of drink-driving offences in the past year, according to new data. A new investigation…

Controversial evening parking charge plan for Dorset ‘paused’ ahead of review

CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce evening charges at council-owned car parks in Dorset have been ‘paused’. At a meeting on…

Thieves targeted Long Ash Service Station, at Frampton. Picture: Google

Cigarettes stolen from Dorset service station after glass door smashed

THIEVES smashed a glass door at a Dorset service station before making off with a quantity of cigarettes. The incident,…

Council tax and parking charges to rise as Dorset Council addresses budget shortfalls

COUNCIL tax bills in Dorset are rising in a bid to tackle an increase in costs for providing services…

Ian has been described as a valued part of the fire service family Picture: Sturminster Newton Fire Station

Dedicated on-call Sturminster Newton firefighter honoured for 18-year service

AN on-call firefighter who dedicated 18 years of his life to Sturminster Newton Fire Station has been honoured for…

Access is changing at the DCH emergency department as work begins

Changes to emergency access at DCH as work set to start on new building

ACCESS to the Emergency Department at Dorset District Hospital will change in the coming months due to a major…