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Green light for new golf simulator and sandwich bar in Shaftesbury

A NEW golf simulator and sandwich bar can now be built in Shaftesbury following the approval…

Power tools stolen after three garages burgled in north Dorset

POWER tools and hand tools were stolen from three garages in Fontmell Magna and…

Appeal after stolen motorbike found burnt out in Blandford

A STOLEN motorbike was found burnt out by police in Blandford and officers are appealing for…

43-year-old Sebastian Stefan Allard of Reynolds Rise was arrested Picture: Google

Knife-wielding man arrested in Shaftesbury thanks to brave officer

A COURAGEOUS police officer seized a knife from a man in Shaftesbury who was wielding it…

How to check if YOUR child is eligible for free school meals

CHILDREN went back to school last week- but some may be missing out on free school…

Dorset remains one of the safest places to live in the UK according to crime reported Picture: Dorset Police

Former police officer used his position to take advantage of vulnerable junior colleague

A FORMER Dorset Police constable has been found guilty of gross misconduct after using his senior…

An artist’s impression of the new residential conversion of Vespasian House Picture: Red Tale Group

Work underway to transform Dorchester office block into flats

33 NEW apartments are being built in Dorchester on the site of a former office block. 

Hope for bus service in Dorset village “starved by local transport” as campaign ramps up

A MEETING is taking place in Stratton near Dorchester to gauge whether residents would support a…

Delays are expected Picture: Dorchester Police

Trailer overturns in Dorchester as road set to close

MOTORISTS in Dorchester may be faced with delays after a trailer overturned at the Weirs Roundabout…

Police are appealing for witnesses Picture: Dorset Police

Quad bike, digger and trailers stolen from farm in Yetminster

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a number of high-value items were stolen in Yetminster