North Dorset man, 35, charged with 18 shoplifting offences
A MAN from North Dorset has appeared in court after being charged with 18 counts of shoplifting. Simon Philip Pope,…
Shaftesbury Abbey marks 100 years of historical significance with time capsule project
THIS month marks 100 years since Shaftesbury Abbey was designated a Scheduled Monument, preserving Shaftesbury’s unique heritage site. Scheduled Monument…
Hanford pupils triumph in horse-riding events
TWO Dorset pupils are celebrating their recent horse-riding success. Year 7 pupils Fleur and Emily from Hanford School have been…
Order for removal of vehicles from Shaftesbury site approved by court
A COURT order has been allowed for the removal of vehicles parked at a site in Shaftesbury. Dorset Council asked…
Traffic calming trial to take place at “very busy” A354 in Milborne St Andrew
A KEY road connecting Blandford to Dorchester will see some traffic calming measures installed on a trial basis later…
How you can help send Christmas presents from Dorset around the world
A DORSET business has launched its annual appeal to help send Christmas presents to the less fortunate around the…
Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset Councils show ‘expression of interest’ in devolution
SOMERSET, Wiltshire and Dorset Councils could be set to join forces in a bid to unlock more powers and…
Plans for 67 new homes on edge of Bere Regis
PLANS have been submitted to build 67 houses on the edge of a Dorset village. Wyatt Homes submitted a full…
Lorry full of straw catches fire on A303 near Chicklade
A LORRY carrying straw caught fire on the A303 yesterday morning (September 30). Firefighters were called to the scene, between…
Man attacked outside gents at Wetherspoons pub in Dorchester
A MAN was taken to hospital after being attacked by three others outside the toilets in a Dorchester Wetherspoons. The…
