Man released without charge after alleged assault in Gillingham
A MAN arrested in connection with an alleged assault near the train station in Gillingham has…
Arise the Sir in shorts! Michael Eavis leads New Year Honours in Somerset, Dorset and beyond
A KNIGHTHOOD for Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis leads the New Year Honours in Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and beyond…
Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after incident in Dorchester
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teen was allegedly run over. Dorset Police are…
Teen, 18, killed in New Year’s Day crash on the A35 in west Dorset
A TEENAGER sadly died after a crash near a west Dorset village on New Year’s Day. The 18-year-old, from Cornwall,…
Fresh round of support for low-income Dorset households to open
FAMILIES in need of support can apply for supermarket vouchers when a scheme reopens for applications next week. At 10am…
Somerset pair sentenced after farm machinery and plant thefts
DOZENS of pieces of stolen farm plant and machinery were recovered when police rumbled a crime operation in Somerset. Officers…
Swimmers brave the cold for Boxing Day swim in Shaftesbury
SHAFTESBURY Lido’s first ever Boxing Day dip saw swimmers brave the cold to wash away those Christmas dinners. Dozens turned…
Chimney fire prompts Christmas Day callout to Vale village
CHRISTMAS dinner was interrupted for one household in a Vale village after a chimney fire. Firefighters from Sturminster Newton attended…
“Inspirational” primary school praised with top inspection rating
A DORSET primary school has received a top rating after a visit from inspectors. Pimperne CofE Primary School received a…
Charities in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset get lottery funding boost
MORE than 800 charities – including in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset – have got a new year funding boost…
