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Charges will apply at the Coppice Street car park in Shaftesbury from December 11

Charges to start at Shaftesbury car park from next week

PARKING charges will apply at a Shaftesbury car park from next week, it has been confirmed. After work to revamp…

The crash happened on the A303 near Thruxton. Picture: Google

Somerset man killed in A303 crash near Thruxton

A MAN sadly died after a crash on the A303 yesterday (Friday). The incident, involving a car and a lorry,…

Roadworks: Resurfacing works on Dorset roads in December

RESURFACING works are continuing on Dorset roads throughout December – with drivers being warned of closures. Dorset Council highways maintenance…

Scott Hudson has been banned from driving after a crash on the A350 near East Knoyle

Driving ban for 57-year-old after East Knoyle crash left woman with life-changing injuries

A MAN convicted of dangerous driving after a crash which left a woman with life-changing injuries has been banned…

The Willow Man, alongside the M5 near Bridgwater, has fallen into disrepair

Somerset’s iconic Willow Man sculpture could be revived after funding boost

AN iconic Somerset statue could be revived after a funding boost. The Willow Man, which stands alongside the M5 near…

The incident happened on the A303 near the Southfields Roundabout in Ilminster

Police appeal after man in his 70s killed in A303 crash

A MAN in his 70s died in a crash on the A303 near Ilminster – which caused traffic chaos…

Anton Hull has had his sentence extended. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Anton Hull, 21, filmed himself saying he was “smashed” before fatal Somerset crash

A DRINK-driver who filmed himself on a mobile phone saying he was “smashed” minutes before a fatal crash that…

The scam involves bogus buyers pouring oil over the engine, according to the Blandford garage

Garage issues warning over bogus buyers’ car sales scam

A GARAGE has issued a warning to people selling cars of a scam being carried out by bogus buyers. Sunrise…

Dorset Council officers Rob Camp and Joe Allen with one of the SIDs. Picture: Dorset Council

Speeds signs in Dorset towns and villages are working, figures show

SPEED warning signs installed in towns and villages across Dorset are working, according to new data. That is the message…

Beryl bikes can now be hired in Corfe Mullen and Upton

Dorset’s Beryl bike hire scheme launched in Corfe Mullen and Upton

PEDDLE power is now available to rent in Corfe Mullen and Upton to help residents and visitors get around. People…