Dorset café apologises and suspends staff member over ‘depressed f****’ receipt description
A FAMILY that hosted a wake at a Dorset café have spoken of their fury after being shocked to…
Dorset residents living longer than most of the country
DORSET is growing older and faster than much of the rest of the country bringing profound challenges for families,…
Region’s health and council leaders back tobacco and vape prohibition
COUNCIL leaders and directors of Public Health from every local authority in the South West have joined forces to…
Community views sought to shape music education
THE OCTAGON Music Hub (OMH) has launched a series of short surveys to gather views from the community and…
Wincanton’s new cinema – The Plaza – is OPEN!
THE first customers at Wincanton’s new cinema are currently enjoying Zootropolis 2 on the opening day of the…
‘Appalled’ MP urges public to respond to consultation on fire station closures
SOUTH WEST Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison has said he is “appalled” by proposals that could see Mere fire station…
Bigger forces risk losing community connection, warns Dorset PCC
DORSET’S Police and Crime Commissioner has raised concerns over proposed reforms, warning that creating larger regional forces could weaken…
Police arrest “high priority” target over risk to young teens
A SUSPECT believed to pose a “significant risk” to young teenagers has been arrested in Sherborne following an urgent…
Chamber names new chairman amid expansion plans
A NEW chairman has been appointed to lead the Shaftesbury and District Chamber of Commerce. Jim Chetwode has taken on…
Council announces £5m flood‑resilience highways fund
DORSET Council has approved a significant package of investment to strengthen the county’s highways against the growing threat of…
