Man charged over Shaftesbury crash that left woman seriously injured
A MAN has been charged with careless driving after a crash near Shaftesbury that left a woman with serious…
Council tax in Dorset set to rise by 5% if budget is approved
COUNCIL tax in Dorset is set to rise by almost 5% in the coming financial year, if proposals are…
Broadband firm fined £28,000 over roadworks in Street and Frome
A BROADBAND firm has been ordered to pay more than £34,000 over roadworks in Street and Frome. Truespeed Communications Ltd…
Premier League ref and firefighter Sam Allison named in New Year’s Honours list
DAYS after making his debut as a referee in the Premier League – Sam Allison was named in…
“Little or no benefit” to 135-homes plan for Blandford, says council and CPRE
“THE proposed scheme offers little or no benefit to Blandford St Mary.” That is the reaction of the Campaign to…
Generous shoppers boost Blackmore Vale Lions Club charity coffers
THE Blackmore Vale Lions Club (BVLC) charity fund got a festive boost thanks to collections over Christmas. The group has…
Bank card stolen in burglary at Dorchester premises
A BANK card was stolen after a burglary at a Dorchester premises. Some time between 1.40am and 1.50am on Saturday,…
Man chased and beaten by gang in late-night Bridport assault
A MAN was chased and beaten by a gang in Bridport. The incident unfolded after the victim and a woman…
Yeovil pair seriously injured in motorcycle crash on A30 near Sherborne
TWO people from Yeovil were seriously injured after a crash involving a motorbike and a car near…
Junior doctors’ strike set to hit NHS services this week
INDUSTRIAL action by junior doctors could bring about “one of the most difficult starts to the year” for health…
