Motoring

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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…

New wildflowers on the A35 verge

A303 receives £2M to improve verge vegetation in green initiative

MORE than £2 million is being invested to improve green spaces along the A303 between Amesbury and…

The crash happened at the Stadium roundabout in Dorchester, Dorset Police said. Picture: Google

Man hurled abuse before leaving scene of Dorchester crash, say police

A DRIVER hurled abuse at a fellow motorist after a crash before leaving the scene, police said. The incident happened…

New laws aim to boost electric vehicle charging in the UK

NEW laws aimed at helping electric vehicle (EV) drivers have been passed. The Government said millions of EV drivers will…

The A358 at Donyatt is closed due to flooding. Picture: Travel Somerset

Storm Ciarán: Roads and schools closed as Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset battered

A DRIVER was rescued from a vehicle stuck in flood water in the Marston Magna area as Storm Ciarán…

A 25-year-old was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Rectory Road, Piddlehinton, on Tuesday

Biker airlifted to hospital after crash in Piddlehinton

A BIKER was airlifted to hospital after a crash near Dorchester yesterday (October 31). The incident happened at around 7.40am…

Drivers are being urged to check weather forecasts before setting out

Wet weather driving: Advice issued ahead of Storm Ciarán hitting the UK

DRIVERS are being urged to check weather forecasts before hitting the road as Storm Cairán hits the UK this…

Charities received their donations at a recent special event

Sherborne car show hands £55,000 to charities

A TOTAL of £55,000 raised through a show featuring classic cars and supercars has been handed out to charity. Organisers…