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Post Office services have been withdrawn from Chettle Village Stores

Post Office withdraws Dorset village service as it’s “not commercially viable”

POST Office services will no longer be available in a Dorset village – as it is “not commercially viable”. The…

The timber studio structure at Muddy Mule, in Mere. Picture: Whiteacre Planning/Wiltshire Council

Mere donkey sanctuary applies for permission for timber studio

PERMISSION is being sought for a timber shed built at a Wiltshire donkey sanctuary – although it has already…

Gillingham Imperial Silver Band performing in Mere. Picture: George Jeans

Gillingham Imperial Silver Band wows the crowd at church show

GILLINGHAM Imperial Silver Band held a Christmas Concert on Sunday (December 10) at the United Reformed Church (URC) in…

Deadline approaching for Covid and flu jab bookings in Dorset

MORE than 215,000 people in Dorset have had a Covid vaccine ahead of the autumn and winter months -…

Christopher Rutt and John Bishton with Lord Lieutenant of Somerset Mohammed Saddiq

Somerset pair honoured for efforts in their communities

TWO Somerset men have been awarded honours for services to their communities. John Bishton, from Bruton, has received an MBE,…

The crash happened on the Old Sherborne Road, Cerne Abbas. Picture: Google

Two injured in three-vehicle Cerne Abbas crash

TWO people were freed from vehicles after a crash in Cerne Abbas. The incident, on the Old Sherborne Road, happened…

Dorset Police is increasing foot patrols in busy areas this Christmas. Picture: Dorset Police

Armed officers and police dogs on patrol in Dorset this Christmas

POLICE teams – including armed officers and police dogs – will be out and about on Dorset streets this…

Michael Kellard has been jailed for 18 years. Picture: Dorset Police

Michael Kellard jailed for sexual abuse of boys – including in Dorset

A MAN has been jailed for 18 years after being found guilty of committing sexual offences involving two boys…

These people are wanted by Dorset Police

Dorset Police appeal: Do you know where these wanted people are?

DO you know where any of these people are? They are wanted by Dorset Police after failing to attend court…

Whitecliff Surgery in Blandford is among those closing for an hour after the sad news. Picture: Google

Blandford and village surgeries closing after “sudden passing” of member of staff

A NUMBER of Dorset surgeries will close for an hour today (December 11) after sad news of the “sudden…