Community rallies after aspiring footballer airlifted to hospital
A TEENAGE footballer from Sherborne is being praised for her courage and resilience after a serious on-pitch incident led…
Former ketamine addict shares recovery journey in drug campaign
A YOUNG woman has shared her battle with ketamine addiction in a powerful new video hoping to inspire others…
Police appeal after 5-year-old girl bitten by dog
POLICE in Dorchester are appealing for information after a five-year-old girl was bitten by a dog. Shortly before 10am on…
Anti-social youths proving a menace on motorbikes
POLICE in Sherborne are warning residents about youths on motorbikes driving around in an anti-social manner with no care…
Council offering tradespeople chance to join national accreditation scheme
A ONE-OFF scheme has been launched offering local tradespeople the chance to join a national accreditation scheme at half…
New data shows county is among top ten safest in England
OVERALL crime has fallen again in Dorset, cementing the county’s position among the ten safest areas in England, according…
Dozens of Dorset schools closed amid weather warning and transport cancellation
DOZENS of Dorset schools are closed today (January 30) amid warnings of more bad weather across the south west. In…
Residents evacuated from caravan site as flooding worsens
POLICE and partner agencies are supporting the evacuation of residents from a caravan site in the Thornicombe area after…
Blackmore Vale Half Marathon postponed for second year running
THE Blackmore Vale Half Marathon has been postponed as recovery after Storm Chendra continues. Runners were set to gather in…
Fire service responds to community support amid closure concerns
DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has urged communities to share their views as proposals for eight potential…
