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Warminster man fined after using phone while behind the wheel

JEFFREY Keel has been fined after using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a car in Westbury. The 52-year-old,…

Crackdown on nuisance home after months of complaints

A PROPERTY linked to persistent anti-social behaviour and drug activity in Gillingham has been hit with a three-month partial…

Sturminster Newton Under 14s in their new kit

Sturminster footballers have a professional look thanks to new kit

YOUNG footballers sporting new kit after landing a sponsorship deal from housebuilder CG Fry & Son. Sturminster Newton Under 14s,…

Newell House was badly damaged in the fire. Picture: Dorset Council

Arrest after ‘suspicious’ fire at Newell House in Sherborne

A MAN has been arrested on connection with a fire that devastated the landmark Newell House in Sherborne. Police…

People can help document Dorset's hedgerows. Picture: Dorset CAN

Do your bit for hedgerows during week of events in Dorset

VOLUNTEERS are being urged to come forward to take part in a series of events aimed at documenting Dorset’s…

Flood chaos leaves Dorset facing £9.25m repair bill

DORSET is facing a huge clean-up and repair operation after one of the wettest starts to a year on…

£25,000 prize lottery launched to support Wiltshire charities

WILTSHIRE Council has officially launched a new community lottery scheme promising cash prizes of up to £25,000 while funnelling…

Appeal launched as fly-tipping blights Dorset beauty spots

COUNCIL officers are appealing for the public’s help after piles of roofing waste were illegally dumped in two beauty…

Wiltshire Police DCC Paul Mills has retired. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills retires

PAUL Mills – Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) – has retired. It marks the end of a 32-year career…

“I know I will fit in”: Deaf group tackles isolation and builds friendships

A SUPPORT group helping deaf and hard of hearing residents combat isolation is changing lives across the county. The Dorset…