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‘Light-coloured vehicle’ sought after crash involving two boys aged 7 and 9

POLICE have reissued an appeal for information about a crash near Sherborne that left two young boys seriously injured. Officers…

Rural road closed after crash

A ROAD near Fontmell Magna has been closed this morning following a collision. Police are currently responding to the incident…

Stuck HGV closes Zig Zag Hill

DRIVERS are being advised to avoid Zig Zag Hill after a HGV became stuck. A road closure was put in…

Man repeatedly punched in head in road rage incident

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant dashcam to come forward following a report of serious road…

No further action for two people arrested after stabbing

POLICE have released two people arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an assault in Christchurch. Dorset Police received a…

Safer trips to school thanks to community campaign

FAMILIES in Dorchester are set to benefit from better safety on a route that serves three schools. From Monday, January…

A three-screen cinema is planned for the building in South Street, Wincanton. Picture: Google

Opening date for Wincanton Cinema revealed – and it is soon!

WINCANTON will welcome a new cinema in February, it has been confirmed. The new venue, at an Art Deco building…

Police release images of high-value jewellery and silver homeware stolen in burglary

OFFICERS investigating a burglary in North Dorset are renewing their appeal for information with images of some of the…

Police appeal after group target teen in street robbery

POLICE are investigating a robbery in East Dorset in which a teenager was hit and had his bike stolen. During…

Stolen motorbike abandoned in Dorset forest

A STOLEN KTM motorbike was recently recovered in woodland thanks to the eagle eyes of a member of the…