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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
