Dorset

Cars currently have to park in narrow lanes around Hazelbury Bryan Primary School

Plans for new car park at village school submitted in bid to stop lane danger

PARKING on the school run could be made easier at a village primary school – if plans for a…

Vandals targeted a property in Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester, police said. Picture: Google

Police hunt vandals who threw brick through Dorchester window

POLICE are hunting vandals who threw a brick through the window of a property in Dorchester. The incident, in Mellstock…

The developer said, if built, the solar farm would take the equivalent of 4,746 cars off the road each year Picture: Enviromena

Large solar farm proposed for fields near Motcombe

A LARGE solar farm, that could generate enough renewable energy to power 6,384 homes, has been proposed for land…

Dolly is thankfully living a much better life following her abuse Picture: RSPCA

Cruelty to dogs on the rise in Dorset, RSPCA stats reveal

“HEARTBREAKING” new figures reveal that reports of cruelty to dogs in Dorset have risen over the past year, the…

The biker, from Gillingham, sadly died after a crash in Cook's Lane, near Spire Hill Farm. Picture: Google

Biker in his 20s from Gillingham killed in crash near Stalbridge

A MOTORBIKE rider from Gillingham was tragically killed in a crash near Stalbridge yesterday (Thursday). The incident, involving a blue…

Stalbridge Hall celebrates 50 years of bringing the community together

STALBRIDGE Hall will host a special community event next month to celebrate the history of the venue as it…

The head of the school has praised pupils for their dedication Picture: Shaftesbury School

Shaftesbury School students celebrate GCSE success

STUDENTS at Shaftesbury School have been celebrating their GCSE results today, August 22. Seth Young did exceedingly well, with all…

Checks revealed the Fiat 500 was stolen - and it is now being returned to its owner. Picture: Dorset Police

Police recover stolen car during checks in rural Dorset

TRAFFIC stops in rural Dorset resulted in one victim of crime seeing the welcome return of their stolen car. Officers…

Martin and June Hull of Shaftesbury Car Link Picture: Alfred 107.3 FM, Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury Car Link is not closing but changes needed, organisers say

ORGANISERS behind the Shaftesbury Car Link Scheme have quashed rumours that the scheme will soon end or be handed…

Police appeal after Sunday afternoon burglary in Puddletown

A PROPERTY near Dorchester was burgled between the afternoon and evening on Sunday (August 18). The incident happened some time…