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Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward Picture: Google

Arrest made after people ‘racially abused’ in Dorchester

A MAN was arrested at the weekend following reports he was shouting racially aggravated abuse at…

The film will be followed by a Q&A Picture: Wilding

Film to reveal how rewilding saved a 400-year-old estate

A SHOWING of a film in Tarrant Launceston will delve into how the process of rewilding…

This is the final concert in the autumn series Picture: Google

All invited to final autumn concert in Marnhull

A CHURCH in Marnhull is inviting people to enjoy the eighth and final concert in its…

Victims of sexual assault during army exams in Wiltshire urged to come forward

ANYONE who experienced criminal, inappropriate or unusual behaviour during army enlistment medical examinations are being urged…

Dorset's Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick said the force is working hard to reduce incidents of shoplifting Picture: Dorset Police

Shoplifting on the rise in Dorset – despite overall decrease in crime

SHOPLIFTING is on the rise in Dorset despite the county remaining one of the safest places…

Clocks go back in the UK at 2am on Sunday

Don’t forget – the clocks go back this weekend

GET ready for the battle of the oven… And the microwave, and your watch… Yes, this weekend sees the…

Season opener at Wincanton Racecourse called off due to a lack of rain

A CHARITY race day at Wincanton has been called off – as not enough rain has fallen on the…

An 82 capacity car park is included in the plans Picture: Google

Green light for café and car park plan near Gillingham Railway Station

A CAFÉ, offices and a large car park can now be created in a…

An aerial view of the site including the adjacent land with planning permission Picture: WLA Williams Lester

Plans to expand Dorset village after 19 home plan submitted

19 NEW homes could be coming to Okeford Fitzpaine – next to a site that already…

Secured spaces such as the one proposed offer opportunities for dog training

Secure dog walking area planned for Dorset village

DOG walkers in a village near Yetminster could eventually make use of a secure…