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Man exposes himself to vulnerable woman in Ludwell

A MAN exposed his genitals to a woman in her 80s while she was walking her dog in…

Fire jumping motorbikes, stunt horse riders and alpacas – Dorset County Show had it all

THOUSANDS of showgoers braved the rainy weather as they flocked to the Dorset County Show near Dorchester to enjoy…

There's lots going on at the fayre Picture: Credit Donald Capewell

Fun for all the family at Berwick St John Country Fayre

LIVE music, classic cars, and a dog show are just some of what visitors to this year’s Berwick St…

Paul Dempsey Picture: Dorset Council

New director of children’s services appointed at Dorset Council

THE newly appointed director of children’s services at Dorset Council, Paul Dempsey, said he wants to make Dorset “a…

East Street will be closed all day for alfresco dining, live music, a barbecue and food stalls including East Street Deli Picture: Wimborne BID

Enjoy a culinary adventure at Wimborne Food Festival

WIMBORNE is serving up a new food festival to celebrate the town’s great offering of food and drink eateries,…

The disused Natwest building could be given a new lease of life Picture: Google Maps

Idea for “shops within a shop” at old Natwest building in Blandford

BUSINESSES around Blandford are looking to collaborate with one another to rent out the disused NatWest building to create…

How the new Wincanton development could look. Picture: Origin3/LVA

Have your say over plans for 650 homes, shops and more in Wincanton

WINCANTON residents will have the opportunity to have their say and hear more about plans to build 650 homes,…

Angus Campbell has retired from his role as Lord Lieutenant of Dorset. Picture: Dorset Council

Lord Lieutenant of Dorset Angus Campbell retires after decade of service

THE Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset – Angus Campbell CVO – has retired from the role after a decade of service. Mr…

The man, in his 70s, was found in a lake at the Warmwell Holiday Park. Pictures: Google

Pair released after probe into death of man at holiday park near Dorchester

A MAN and a woman arrested after a holidaymaker was found dead in a lake at a Dorset holiday…

Two buildings would be demolished to make way for the homes. Pictures: Boon Brown/Dorset Council

Two-homes plan for Sturminster Newton builder’s yard part of larger scheme

TWO new homes could be built on the site of a former builder’s yard in Sturminster Newton – part…