Emergency flood response highlights importance of fire station
A FIRE station has once again shown its vital role in West Dorset, responding to multiple flooding incidents yesterday,…
Crews respond to 100 incidents and 40 road closures following Storm Chandra
HIGHWAYS crews across Dorset have been working through the night after Storm Chandra brought widespread flooding and major disruption…
Museum to host half-term Wizard of Oz inspired family trail
FAMILIES are invited to step into a world of magic, imagination and adventure next month as Wimborne’s award‑winning Museum…
Full list of roads affected by flooding in county
HIGHWAYS teams have been working round the clock to deal with the impacts of Storm Chandra after heavy rain…
‘Only travel if necessary’, says extremely busy fire service
FIREFIGHTERS from Dorchester are pleading with the public to only travel if necessary. In a social media post this afternoon,…
Fire crews swoop into action as pup taken by floodwaters
FIREFIGHTERS have reunited a dog who was swept away by floodwater with her owner. Today, Ferndown Fire Station crew worked…
Councillors could give county community hub network go-ahead
PLANS to overhaul adult day services across Dorset have been published, setting out a new community-focused model designed to…
Fire service issues warning after more than a dozen flood call-outs
FIRE crews responded to fifteen calls across Dorset between midnight and 10.30am today (January 27) from people who had…
Residents warned not to use town bridge due to flooding
RESIDENTS in Sturminster Newton have been warned not to attempt crossing the town bridge as rising river levels create…
Storm Chandra floods bring disruption to roads, rail and high school
FLOODING caused by Storm Chandra is affecting large parts of North Dorset this morning, with fire crews and police…
