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Arrest after alleged threats with a knife in Dorset Wetherspoons pub

A MAN reportedly threatened other drinkers with a knife at a Dorset Wetherspoons pub. Dorset Police detectives are investigating a…

Man arrested after another suffers ‘serious injuries’ in A30 crash

A MAN in his 60s was airlifted to hospital – and another arrested – after a crash on…

Tributes to former council leader and community stalwart Della Jones

TRIBUTES have been paid to ‘honourable, tenacious, intelligent and charming’ Della Jones – a North Dorset stalwart and Honorary…

Four hospitalised after A30 crash near Milborne Port

FOUR people were taken to hospital – one by air ambulance – after a crash near Milborne Port last…

Average house price fell by £14,000 to August, says Halifax

THE price of an average house fell by around £14,000 in the year to the end of August, according…

Man fined £1,000 after selling ‘deathtrap’ second-hand car

A CAR trader has been fined £1,000 and ordered to pay almost £4,000 in compensation after selling a car…

Wincanton hospital Summer Fete set for Saturday

THIS weekend will see the Wincanton hospital Summer Fete take place. From 2pm to 4pm on Saturday (September 9), Wincanton…

Tractor fire spread to field in Portesham

A TRACTOR fire spread to a field in Portesham. Three fire crews – two from Weymouth, one from Bridport -…

PICTURES: Plans submitted for new outpatient building at Yeovil Hospital

PLANS for a new, three-storey diagnostic and outpatient facility at Yeovil District Hospital have been submitted. The scheme would see…

Stone sculpture in honour of Sir Christopher Wren to be unveiled

ON October 21, 1632, architect, astronomer, mathematician and physicist Sir Christopher Wren was born in East Knoyle, Wiltshire. Now, almost…