Blandford bypass closed after car catches fire
THE Blandford bypass is closed after a car caught fire this afternoon. Fire crews from Blandford and Sturminster Newton were…
Two charged over “significant wave of vehicle crime” in Dorchester
A MAN and a woman have both been charged by police following a series of vehicle crime in and…
Shaftesbury Lido gets funding promise for major upgrades
SWIMMERS at Shaftesbury Lido will soon be enjoying new equipment thanks to funding from town leaders. Shaftesbury Town Council has…
Police called as spilled MEAT blocks Shaftesbury road
A SHAFTESBURY road was blocked this afternoon when crates of MEAT spilled out of the back of a truck. The…
Lion art stolen during burglary at Dorset art studio
STRIKING paintings of lions – including one alongside a Union Flag – have been stolen from a Dorset art…
Gillingham community comes together to make Christmas Day special for others
60 GUESTS from across Gillingham enjoyed a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings thanks to the generosity of the…
New Dorset Lord-Lieutenant joins county community foundation as patron
DORSET’s new Lord-Lieutenant – Michael Dooley – has become a patron of Dorset Community Foundation, following in the footsteps…
Snow warning – up to 5cm – in place for Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire this weekend
A WEATHER warning for ‘heavy snow’ is in place for the weekend – including in parts of Somerset, Dorset…
Three puppies found after theft of Lurcher litter from Shorton
THREE puppies have been found after the theft of a litter from a rural Dorset property. Police have been tracking…
Dorset Paralympian and children’s cancer trustee named in New Year’s Honours List
THE King’s New Year Honours List for 2025 has been revealed – and there are a number of people…
