People urged to report drink and drug drivers on 999 this Christmas
PEOPLE are being urged to report anyone they think may be drink driving to police this Christmas. Dorset Police has…
Woman suffers ‘life-threatening’ injuries in A35 crash near Dorchester
A WOMAN suffered ‘life-threatening’ injuries after a crash on the A35 near Dorchester. The incident occurred near Tilly Whim Lane,…
Sherborne Almshouse work continues with £22,000 window conservation
A £22,000 plan to conserve Victorian windows at Sherborne Almshouse has been completed. The scheme has seen windows removed for…
Leaders accept Heart of Wessex mayor plan as part of devolution proposals
SOMERSET, Dorset and Wiltshire could have a combined mayor under a possible devolution deal. Councils in the three counties have…
Van seized and driver arrested following trailer thefts in rural Dorset
A DRIVER of a van believed to be involved in trailer thefts across the county has been arrested by…
Black Friday: We found perfect Xmas gifts for ‘hard to buy for’ friends and family…
IT’S the most wonderful time of the year – unless you are struggling for gift ideas… We have to accept…
Three more arrests as police crackdown on thefts from vehicles in Dorchester
10 PEOPLE have now been arrested as police investigate a series of thefts from vehicles across Dorchester. Dorset Police said…
Josh Hayward jailed after driving at police officer in stolen car in Bridport
A BANNED driver who drove into a police officer who attempted to stop him as he drove a…
Nine houses proposed at “irreplaceable” parkland in Gillingham
A PROPOSED self-build housing development in Gillingham has been objected to by the town council over concerns it would…
Sturminster Newton new homes to be built in 2025
A NEW housing development in Sturminster Newton could welcome its first resident next year. Construction of 98 homes at Fiddleford…
