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Man jailed over sex offences involving girl, 12

A 56-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed after being convicted of sexual offences involving a young girl in Sturminster Newton. Phyllippe…

Bikes worth estimated £22,000 stolen in burglary

BIKES worth an estimated £22,000 were stolen from a Poundbury shop. Police are investigating two burglaries in the village, in…

HSBC to shut five Dorset branches in 2023: See the list

FIVE Dorset branches of HSBC are to close, it has been announced. The bank has revealed plans to shut 114…

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by van in Dorchester

A WOMAN was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Dorchester. Police are investigating the collision, which…

Ticket to ride to abbey carol service

STEAM train lovers can get aboard for a carol service at Sherborne Abbey on Tuesday (December 6). LMS Stanier 4-6-0…

Hundreds of mysterious knitted angels to land in village before Christmas

HUNDREDS of knitted angels from as far afield as Ireland and Yorkshire are set to land in Mere this…

PICTURES: Car left on its roof after Wincanton crash this morning

ONE person was taken to hospital after a crash in Wincanton this morning which left a vehicle on its…

Two arrests after armed police raid in Sturminster Newton

FIREARMS officers were involved in a pre-planned police operation in Sturminster Newton that ended in two people being arrested. Dorset…

Time is of the essence for hedge work

By Tria Stebbing. The field remains beautiful, with autumn colours now a kaleidoscope of orange hues. The Ash has dropped…

New trial will see drivers fined £130 for breaking 20mph speed limit

DRIVERS found to be exceeding a 20mph speed limit could soon be fined £130. A first-of-its-kind speed enforcement trial has…