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Music, dance, stories and comedy arrive in Dorset theatres from next month

ARTSREACH Dorset has unveiled its spring programme featuring more than 60 events. National and international musicians from a wide range…

Two men die in Knowlton collision

TWO drivers were killed in a crash involving two cars on Saturday (December 13) in Knowlton. Police received a report…

Residents can have their say on key planning document

RESIDENTS can now comment on the revised Shaftesbury Neighbourhood Plan. Shaftesbury Town Council has today (December 12) submitted the document…

Tributes paid to “much-loved” mother who died in collision near Badbury Rings

THE FAMILY of a mother who died in a road traffic collision in East Dorset have paid tribute. Dorset Police…

Jack Brownless has been banned from driving for five years. Picture: Avon & Somerset Police

Drug-driver Jack Brownless hit a wall and swerved across road before arrest

DRUG-DRIVER Jack Brownless struggled to understand basic questions from police after being stopped on the A39 near Wells, Somerset. The…

Putting his best Foott forward: new officer makes a lively start

STURMINSTER Newton has welcomed a new face to its neighbourhood policing team with PC Chris Foott officially starting his…

Shaftesbury shops shine for Christmas

SHAFTESBURY comes alive this evening for Late Night Christmas Shopping, organised by the chamber of commerce. Residents and visitors are…

Blandford already boasts an M&S Foodstore. Picture: Google

M&S looking to expand in Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset: Here’s where

MARKS and Spencer is looking to open a host of new Dorset stores in the coming years. The firm, known…

Dog feared stolen back home with owners

A MUCH-LOVED family dog that went missing from a kennel outside a Hillfield home has been found. Police have confirmed…

Sturminster Newton retailer reports third attack on festive display

A BUSINESS in Sturminster Newton says its Christmas spirit “will not be defeated” after vandals targeted its festive display…