News

Ever thought of becoming a councillor in Dorset? Here’s how you can

HAVE you ever thought of becoming a representative for your area? Well, now’s your chance. All 82 seats at Dorset…

Captain was found and cared for by Cats Protection

The heartbreaking story of Captain the abandoned cat prompts charity plea

“HE was given the name Captain by the volunteers, who felt it only right he go with a name…

The veteran - not pictured - ended up living in a tent outside Dorchester

Homeless veteran – and Dorchester hospital worker – finds a place for Christmas

A HOMELESS veteran and hospital worker who ended up living in a tent now has a roof over his…

Volunteers collected more than !,000 trees from across Dorset

Christmas tree collections raise £12,500 for hospice charity

MORE than 1,250 real Christmas trees were collected as part of a charity fundraising effort – helping raise more…

The couple were rescued from a house in Cheselbourne by fire crews this morning. Picture: DWFRS

Elderly couple rescued from fire at their home in Vale village

AN elderly couple were rescued from a fire at their home this morning (January 11). Four fire crews – including…

The alleged burglary took place at the Coppice Street home of Shaftesbury FC. Picture: Google

Man in court over alleged raid at Shaftesbury Football Club ground

A MAN has been charged with an alleged burglary at Shaftesbury Football Club. It was reported that at around 1am…

Ham went to Newton Clarke Vets in Sherborne as she was unwell. Picture: Newton Clarke

Meet the pug cross who needed surgery after eating dozens of hairbands

HAM the pug cross’ owners were tying themselves in knots trying to work out what was wrong with her…

The mast at Sherborne Fire Station would be upgraded to 5G under the plans. Picture: WSP/Dorset Council

Plans for 5G mast at Sherborne Fire Station submitted

A 5G mobile phone mast could be installed in Sherborne. Telecommunications firm Cornerstone has applied to Wiltshire Council for permission…

The Shaftesbury Food & Drink Festival has been cancelled

Shaftesbury Food & Drink Festival 2024 cancelled as committee steps down

THERE will be no Shaftesbury Food & Drink Festival in 2024, it has been announced. The “small committee” behind the…

Work is continuing on the A303 project - but has been delayed. Pictures: National Highways

New section of revamped A303 to open this month: Here’s what is changing

A NEW section of the A303 will open this month – as work on the delayed dualling project…