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‘What’s going on?’ Drivers question months of A303 roadworks

DRIVERS using the A303 near Mere say they are growing frustrated after months of roadworks with little visible sign…

Fake charity scammer targets Gillingham homes

RESIDENTS in Gillingham are being urged to stay alert after a rogue trader allegedly posed as a charity worker…

The suspected arson attack occurred in South Avenue, Sherborne, police said. Picture: Google

Person hospitalised after suspected arson attack in Sherborne

A PERSON was taken to hospital following a car fire that spread to a nearby property and fencing after…

Teen arrested after alleged assault in Shaftesbury street

A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with a reported assault in Shaftesbury. Police said the alleged incident took place…

Philip Burgess has been jailed for a total of 57 months. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Philip Burgess jailed after admitting sexual communications with a child

WESTBURY man Philip Burgess has been jailed after admitting having sexual communications with a child and attempting to meet…

The Sherborne Library building is closed during the improvement and safety works. Picture: Dorset Council

Update on Sherborne Library after absestos find closed building

BOOK lovers are being reassured Sherborne Library remains open despite work on the building – at a new temporary…

How the new Aldi store in Sturminster Newton could look. Picture: Aldi

Plans for new Aldi store in Sturminster Newton submitted

BUDGET supermarket giant Aldi has submitted plans for a new Dorset store – investing £7 million and creating dozens…

Have your say over fire station closure plans at online meetings

RESIDENTS can have their say over proposed fire station closures – including in Mere and Wilton – at a…

Stolen car found after weeks-long search

A STOLEN car taken from Sussex has been recovered in North Dorset after weeks of searching by police officers…

Community hub plans move forward

PLANS for a new community hub in Shaftesbury have taken a step forward after changes to a controversial car…