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£12 million boost for Dorset buses still falls short of full service goals

DORSET Council has secured £12 million in multi-year government funding to improve bus services but says the cash is…

Help shape future of support for sexual assault victims in Dorset

VICTIMS of rape and serious sexual assault are being asked to speak out and help shape how services are…

Community input sought as Shaftesbury council prepares 2026–27 budget

SHAFTESBURY Town Council is inviting residents to play a direct role in shaping next year’s precept at an upcoming…

Councils unite to call for stronger police presence in North Dorset

TOWN councils in North Dorset are raising concerns over what they describe as inadequate police coverage in their communities. Shaftesbury…

The Reptile Academy is running sessions for children over the Christmas break

Reptile activities on offer for Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire children this Christmas

CHILDREN can get up close and personal with reptiles during special educational sessions running over the festive break. The Reptile…

Two people were sadly killed in a crash on the B3082 near Badbury Rings. Picture: Google

Man and woman killed in crash near Badbury Rings

A MAN and a woman sadly died after a crash near a Dorset landmark. Police were called to an incident…

The triptych has sold at auction for £5.7m

Sherborne artwork sells for staggering £5.7 MILLION at auction

A TRIPTYCH formerly housed at the Sherborne Almshouse has sold at auction – for £5.7 MILLION. The artwork, believed to…

The car left on its roof after a crash in Gillingham High Street on Wednesday. Picture: New Blackmore Vale

Car left on its roof after crash in Gillingham

THIS was the scene in Gillingham last night after a crash in the town centre. A car was left on…

The Christmas at Stourhead light trail has a host of new features for 2025. Pictures: Luke Dyson/National Trust

Christmas at Stourhead 2025: New attractions unveiled for festive light trail

STOURHEAD has officially unveiled the 2025 Christmas light trail. The National Trust property has been transformed into an illuminated wonderland,…

Classic car event raised more than £50,000 for charities

SUPERCARS revved up in Sherborne over the summer raised more than £52,000 for charity, it has been announced. A presentation…