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Low Vision Day will take place at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester on November 18

Low Vision Day event in Dorchester offering advice and support

THE emotional and practical impact of sight loss will be among topics at a special day of events at…

Fire crews were called to Wallbridge Avenue in Frome on Halloween

Plastic Halloween decoration caused fire at Frome house

A TEALIGHT placed in a plastic Halloween decoration at a house in Frome ended in a call to the…

Weather warnings are in place for the south of England, including Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire

Weather warnings in place as Storm Ciarán set to bring floods to Dorset and beyond

FLOOD warnings are in place for much of the Dorset coast – as well as much of Somerset, Wiltshire…

A 25-year-old was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Rectory Road, Piddlehinton, on Tuesday

Biker airlifted to hospital after crash in Piddlehinton

A BIKER was airlifted to hospital after a crash near Dorchester yesterday (October 31). The incident happened at around 7.40am…

Drivers are being urged to check weather forecasts before setting out

Wet weather driving: Advice issued ahead of Storm Ciarán hitting the UK

DRIVERS are being urged to check weather forecasts before hitting the road as Storm Cairán hits the UK this…

The graffiti is "appearing daily" in the toilet blocks in Sherborne. Pictures: Wiltshire Police

Police appeal over graffiti occurring “daily” at Sherborne toilet blocks

GRAFFITI is “appearing daily” in Sherborne toilet blocks, prompting a police appeal. Dorset Council has reported incidents of vandalism in…

How part of the new-look play area at Yeovil Country Park will look. Picture: Somerset Council

Ninesprings play area in Yeovil closed for £220,000 makeover

A PLAY area in Yeovil will be closed for the next three months as the site gets a £220,000…

Police said the stolen Mini was later found in Applin Road, Salisbury

Mini stolen from near Dorchester later found – in Salisbury

A MINI stolen from a property near Dorchester was later found in Salisbury. Officers investigating the theft, of a car…

Sarah Freestone will conduct Shaftesbury Symphony Orchestra

New conductor to take helm at Shaftesbury Symphony Orchestra concert

A NEW conductor will lead Shaftesbury Symphony Orchestra at a free concert in the town. Orchestra leaders promise a diverse…

A weather warning is in place for much of Wiltshire on Wednesday and Thursday (November 1 and 2). Picture: Met Office

Warnings for residents ahead of Storm Ciarán hitting Wiltshire and south west

RESIDENTS are being warned to prepare for high winds, heavy rain and potential flooding as Storm Ciarán approaches Wiltshire…