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Red cocker spaniel Gerry was found two days after reportedly being taken from a West Dorset property. Picture: Dorset Police

Arrest made in case of stolen red cocker spaniel Gerry from Dorset property

AN arrest has been made in the case of red cocker spaniel Gerry – who was allegedly stolen from…

Blandford businesses sparkle in Christmas Window Competition

FESTIVE cheer was celebrated in Blandford this week as the winners of the Christmas Window Competition were presented with…

Gold medals, pearl necklace and silver christening cups stolen in burglary

POLICE investigating a burglary in North Dorset have released a list of sentimental items that were stolen. Between Thursday, December…

Flood alert issued for Upper Stour area

THE Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for areas of North Dorset due to overnight rising river levels. Flooding…

Millions of pounds to be ploughed into family hubs

FAMILIES across Dorset will benefit from better support services over the next three years thanks to a £2.3 million…

Man sentenced following hunt incident three years ago

OFFICERS have successfully secured a criminal behaviour order (CBO) following a report of assault and theft at a hunting…

Riveting review of Bournemouth Pavilion’s panto Cinderella

THIS year’s pantomime production of Cinderella at the Bournemouth Pavilion delivered exactly what you’d had hoped for from a…

More than 1,000 visits made to community fridge

SHERBORNE’S Community Fridge has had more than 1,000 visits and has saved over one tonne of food from being…

Town councillors to discuss introduction of car parking charges

SHAFTESBURY Town Council will debate the future of free parking at Barton Hill with the possibility of introducing charges…

Steam engine makes Christmas debut after ten-year volunteer project

A HISTORIC steam locomotive has been unveiled after undergoing a decade-long restoration led by volunteers. The 1954 loco, a class…