Dorset

East Street will be closed all day for alfresco dining, live music, a barbecue and food stalls including East Street Deli Picture: Wimborne BID

Enjoy a culinary adventure at Wimborne Food Festival

WIMBORNE is serving up a new food festival to celebrate the town’s great offering of food and drink eateries,…

The disused Natwest building could be given a new lease of life Picture: Google Maps

Idea for “shops within a shop” at old Natwest building in Blandford

BUSINESSES around Blandford are looking to collaborate with one another to rent out the disused NatWest building to create…

How the new Wincanton development could look. Picture: Origin3/LVA

Have your say over plans for 650 homes, shops and more in Wincanton

WINCANTON residents will have the opportunity to have their say and hear more about plans to build 650 homes,…

Angus Campbell has retired from his role as Lord Lieutenant of Dorset. Picture: Dorset Council

Lord Lieutenant of Dorset Angus Campbell retires after decade of service

THE Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset – Angus Campbell CVO – has retired from the role after a decade of service. Mr…

The man, in his 70s, was found in a lake at the Warmwell Holiday Park. Pictures: Google

Pair released after probe into death of man at holiday park near Dorchester

A MAN and a woman arrested after a holidaymaker was found dead in a lake at a Dorset holiday…

Two buildings would be demolished to make way for the homes. Pictures: Boon Brown/Dorset Council

Two-homes plan for Sturminster Newton builder’s yard part of larger scheme

TWO new homes could be built on the site of a former builder’s yard in Sturminster Newton – part…

A man armed with a knife tried to rob Furzehill Post Office. Picture: Google

Man armed with a knife tried to rob Dorset Post Office – but heroic staff intervened

A MAN armed with a knife tried to steal the till from a Dorset post office on this afternoon…

The tractor convoy near the Tarrant Valley Picture: John Maiden

Tractor run and family fun day sees Tarrant Keyneston community come together for charity

A FAMILY fun day at Tarrant Keyneston raised £2,265 for the Southampton Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The event, held…

“Difficult decisions” to be made as Dorset Council reveals £10.1m budget overspend

DORSET Council will face a challenging budget as it is on track to overspend by £10.1m this financial…

Youngsters took part in a range of activities during the days

Gillingham youngsters enjoy a gentle introduction to ‘big school’

YOUNG people had the chance to air and ease any fears or anxiety before moving to ‘big school’ during…