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Police have issued these images of items stolen from the farm in Chettle, near Blandford. Picture: Dorset Police

Trailers and farm equipment stolen from site near Blandford

TWO trailers and other farming equipment were stolen from near Blandford. The items were taken from a farm in Chettle…

The baby died at Yeovil Hospital

Parish council condemns move to close Yeovil acute stroke unit

THE loss of emergency care at Yeovil District Hospital for people who have suffered a stroke has been condemned…

The Met Office weather warning in place on Sunday

Weather warning for heavy rain across Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset today

HEAVY rain today may cause some flooding and disruption in places, the Met Office has warned, as it issued…

The cameras can detect if a driver is wearing a seatbelt or using a mobile phone. Picture: National Highways

New cameras can detect if you’re not wearing a seatbelt or using mobile at the wheel

NEW cameras that can detect whether drivers are wearing a seatbelt or using a mobile phone are being trialled…

The crash happened on the A354 between Milborne St Andrew and the Puddletown bypass. Picture: Google

Biker airlifted to hospital after A354 crash near Milborne St Andrew

A BIKER suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash near Milborne St Andrew. The incident happened on the A354 at 6.14pm…

Hector Gibson Fleming, CEO of Wessex Internet

Wessex Internet shortlisted for rural Oscar

A DORSET internet firm has been nominated for a rural Oscar. Wessex Internet has been revealed as a finalist in…

The Healthy Somerset website has a new look and layout

New-look website to boost health in Somerset

A NEW-LOOK website aims to boost the health of people in Somerset. The site – www.healthysomerset.co.uk -…

Police advice to high-value bike owners after spate of thefts in Dorset

PEOPLE with high-value bikes are being warned to keep them safe after a spate of thefts in Dorset. Officers have…

The Ukraine flag will fly over Dorchester on Saturday. Picture: Dorset Council

Ukrainian flag flying over Dorset on second anniversary of invasion

THE Ukrainian flag will fly high in Dorset today (February 24) – marking two years since the beginning of…

Roadworks will take place across Dorset in the next three months. Picture: Dorset Council

Road closures across Dorset for roadworks: Full list of streets

DOZENS of roads across Dorset will be closed for repair work in the coming months. Surfacing works are taking place…