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Crews have attended a record number of incidents this year already Picture: DWFRS

Firefighters facing huge pressure after spree of wildfires in Dorset- as chief calls for increase to council tax

FIREFIGHTERS are being pushed to their limits in Dorset after attending a record number of incidents…

Emergency alert to be sent to UK phones: Here’s when and why

AN emergency alert test message will be sent to all compatible phones in the UK next…

Arrest after faeces smeared on shop window in Wincanton

A CLEAN up operation took place at a Wincanton shop last week after a teenager smeared…

Police are appealing for witnesses Picture: Google

Motorbike rider, 20s, killed in crash near Dorchester

A MOTORBIKE rider in his 20s sadly died following a crash with a car near Dorchester….

Warning as rogue trader gardeners defraud elderly woman in Dorchester

POLICE have issued a warning after a woman was defrauded of £40 in Dorchester for just…

Woman arrested after emergency worker assaulted in Dorchester

A DRUNK woman who reportedly assaulted an emergency worker in Dorchester at the weekend was arrested….

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

Confidence in Wiltshire Police higher than national average

NEW data reveals that 58% of people believe Wiltshire Police do an excellent or good job…

Poppy is now in a loving home Pictures: RSPCA

Puppy attacked and left with broken legs and ribs in Dorset

A CHIHUAHUA-cross puppy that was left broken following a devastating attack in Dorset is now loving…

The day centre's recent AGM Picture: Cllr George Jeans

Future of day centre hangs in the balance

A DAY centre in Mere could close if a treasurer and trustee are not found before…

The vandalism will be removed "shortly"

St George’s Cross to be removed from roundabouts in Dorset – with taxpayers footing the cleaning bill

DORSET Council said it is working with the police after several mini-roundabouts were painted with the…