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Three men are in court following the incident in December 2023

Sturminster Newton man jailed for seven years for sexually assaulting girl

KERRY Walters of Sturminster Newton has been jailed for sexually assaulting a girl and inciting a child to engage…

Shaftesbury care agency receives national award for end of life care

BRAMLEY Home Care in Shaftesbury has been recognised for their work to provide end of life care. The domiciliary care…

The crash happened on the A35 near Bridport. Picture: Google Maps

Biker in his 20s dies following crash near Bridport

A MAN from Somerset has died in hospital after he was involved in a crash near Bridport. A report of…

Dorset celebrates new Lord-Lieutenant cadets  

FIVE new cadets have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets in Dorset for the coming year. The annual honour highlights cadets…

Hanford School named among ‘the best in the world’

HANFORD School has once again been included in a list of the top 150 private schools in the world. The…

Police are keen to trace this person after an incident in Dorchester. Picture: Dorset Police

Police warning after spate of vehicle crime in Dorchester

POLICE are warning drivers to do what they can to deter thieves after a spate of vehicle crime in…

Blandford pupils help food bank users make nutritious home-made meals

PUPILS at a Blandford school have been doing their bit to support the town’s food bank. The Bryanston Prep School…

Plans approved for café and workshop at Dorset garden centre

A NEW café and workshop can be built at Plant World near Gillingham following the approval of plans. The family-run…

The centre will be developed at the former Sidney Gate Care Home site in Bridport. Picture: Dorset Council

£28m approved for Bridport centre to help elderly after falls and hospital care

A CENTRE to help elderly people recover after leaving hospital is to be created in Bridport as part of…

Dorset bikers get revved up for a cause as £8,000 raised for charity

A MOTORBIKE ride out raised more than £8,000 for the life-saving charity DocBike which helps people injured in motorbike…