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Jewellery and safe taken in Thornford burglary

POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at a home in a rural lane in Thornford. Officers from the…

County bucks regional trends on rough sleeping

ROUGH sleeping in Dorset has fallen to its lowest level since 2022, defying rising numbers across the South West…

Council ‘cautiously positive’ as government unveils major SEND reforms

DORSET Council is examining sweeping new government plans aimed at overhauling England’s education system including major reforms to support…

Repairs underway at town gardens following vandalism

WATER features at Pageant Gardens in Sherborne have been taken away after being damaged by vandals. Town council officials confirmed…

Last chance to see Rembrandt’s self-portrait at exhibit

VISITORS have just under a month left to see Rembrandt’s ‘Self portrait wearing a Feathered Bonnet’ at Kingston Lacy…

Former ketamine user urges others to seek help

A 25-YEAR-OLD Dorset man is speaking out about his recovery from ketamine addiction in a bid to help others…

Farmer convicted over slurry storage breach

A FARMER has been hauled before the courts after failing to upgrade slurry storage facilities, leaving him in breach…

Council marks Ukrainian conflict and calls for more host families

THE Ukrainian flag was flown above County Hall this week as Dorset marked four years since the start of…

Frank Foster was mayor of Wincanton for three years. Picture: Foster family

Former Wincanton mayor Frank Foster has passed away, aged 85

FRANK Foster – a former mayor of Wincanton – has passed away aged 85. Mr Foster became a well-known member…

Vehicles stopped in joint operation targeting rural offenders

POLICE forces from across the South West descended on Dorset as part of a co-ordinated crackdown on rural and…