A303 at Mere closed westbound after incident
TRAFFIC is backing up on the A303 after an incident near Mere. Emergency services were sent to the scene, on…
Community kindness brings festive cheer to Blandford firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS at Blandford Fire Station have thanked the community after a wave of festive goodwill saw residents…
Fire service urges caution as flood alerts issued
FLOOD warnings have been issued for parts of Wiltshire and Dorset, with emergency services urging residents and travellers…
£16 billion opportunity at stake as Wessex pushes for devolution
COUNCIL leaders across Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are turning up the pressure on ministers as…
Dorset still one of safest counties, says police chief in annual report
DORSET’S chief constable has praised the dedication of officers, staff and volunteers after a year of intense demand and…
Car park will stay free after councillors say no to charges
SHAFTESBURY residents will continue to subsidise free parking at Barton Hill after town councillors overwhelmingly rejected proposals to introduce…
Sherborne tip closed today due to fallen tree
SHERBORNE tip is closed today (December 18) due to a fallen tree. Dorset Council said Sherborne Household Recycling Centre (HRC)…
Care expert warns of severe and prolonged flu season
A HOME care business founder from Dorset is highlighting a growing concern about winter health risks as the NHS…
Council road crews warn abuse is rising
HIGHWAYS workers across Dorset are facing a troubling reality with abuse on the job becoming so common that some…
Shuttle bus scheme to launch next year
A LONG-AWAITED Gillingham community shuttle bus will officially launch next year after funding was secured. A pilot six-month Thursday service…
