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…
Police chief slams decision not to reclassify ketamine as misuse continues to rise
THE POLICE and Crime Commissioner for Dorset has criticised a recommendation to keep ketamine as a Class B drug. David…
More Blandford bus routes affected by flooding, says operator
FLOODING in Blandford is continuing to cause disruption to bus services with Damory confirming several more routes remain unable…
Extreme flooding forces bus service to miss Blandford town centre
FLOODING in parts of Dorset has led to disruption on a key bus route with passengers warned…
