Dorset

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset Councils show ‘expression of interest’ in devolution

SOMERSET, Wiltshire and Dorset Councils could be set to join forces in a bid to unlock more powers and…

Plans for 67 new homes on edge of Bere Regis

PLANS have been submitted to build 67 houses on the edge of a Dorset village. Wyatt Homes submitted a full…

The attack happened outside the gents at The Royal Oak, in Dorchester. Picture: Google

Man attacked outside gents at Wetherspoons pub in Dorchester

A MAN was taken to hospital after being attacked by three others outside the toilets in a Dorchester Wetherspoons. The…

Around 300 suspected cannabis plants found at address near Bridport

AROUND 300 suspected cannabis plants were found at an address near Bridport. Following reports from locals, officers from the Bridport…

Shaftesbury community sets up fundraiser to help pay for headstone following son’s selfless act

AN ONLINE fundraiser has been launched to help pay for the cost of a Shaftesbury man’s headstone after his…

The girls, aged 13 and 14, have been charged after an incident at Lyme Regis Brewery. Picture: Google

Teens aged 13 and 14 charged over disturbance at Dorset brewery

THREE teenage girls – aged 13 and 14 – have been charged after reports of disorder at a Lyme…

Shaftesbury teen uses carnival winnings to help pay for dad’s headstone

A 15-YEAR-OLD from Shaftesbury who won £500 from a carnival event has made his mother proud after he decided…

New bus to Yeovil and Sherborne for Wriggle Valley residents launches next month

A NEW bus is being launched next month to help link Wriggle Valley residents to Yeovil and Sherborne. The Wriggle…

Ride and Stride event raises thousands to protect Dorset churches

THOUSANDS of pounds were raised to protect and restore Dorset churches this month. Hundreds of people from across Dorset took…

Mike. left, and Nelly, are ready for their Great British Bake Off debuts. Picture: Channel 4

Wiltshire farmer and Dorset nurse set for Great British Bake Off tent bow!

A WILTSHIRE farm manager and a Dorset palliative care assistant are among the latest batch of hopefuls bidding to…