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Police have thanked those that detained the men Picture: Google

Public steps in to detain men after reports of firearm at Warminster Lidl

MEMBERS of the public stepped in to detain two men who were reportedly in possession of a firearm at…

Worst areas for drink-driving in Dorset revealed: Full list

DORSET has seen a shocking number of drink-driving offences in the past year, according to new data. A new investigation…

Controversial evening parking charge plan for Dorset ‘paused’ ahead of review

CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce evening charges at council-owned car parks in Dorset have been ‘paused’. At a meeting on…

Thieves targeted Long Ash Service Station, at Frampton. Picture: Google

Cigarettes stolen from Dorset service station after glass door smashed

THIEVES smashed a glass door at a Dorset service station before making off with a quantity of cigarettes. The incident,…

Council tax is rising in Dorset

Council tax and parking charges to rise as Dorset Council addresses budget shortfalls

COUNCIL tax bills in Dorset are rising in a bid to tackle an increase in costs for providing services…

Warminster man sexually assaulted farm worker colleague, 18

A WARMINSTER man has been jailed after admitting he sexually assaulted a male colleague. Roy King, 60, of Cley Hill…

Ian has been described as a valued part of the fire service family Picture: Sturminster Newton Fire Station

Dedicated on-call Sturminster Newton firefighter honoured for 18-year service

AN on-call firefighter who dedicated 18 years of his life to Sturminster Newton Fire Station has been honoured for…

Police said the rider had no insurance Picture: Dorset Police

Motorbike with flip number plate seized by police in Farnham

AN uninsured motorbike rider saw his vehicle seized after police noticed his number plate was not visible. Officers from Dorset…

Access is changing at the DCH emergency department as work begins

Changes to emergency access at DCH as work set to start on new building

ACCESS to the Emergency Department at Dorset District Hospital will change in the coming months due to a major…

Police want to locate the telehandler and return it to owners Picture: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Telehandler stolen from West Dorset

POLICE are trying to reunite a stolen telehandler with its owner. A Manitou was reportedly stolen from a farm in…