Weather warning issued for ‘heavy rain’ and ‘gusty winds’ on Thursday
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for the Blackmore Vale and beyond. The Met Office is predicting a ‘brief…
Shaftesbury factory shut for the night after fire
A FACTORY in Shaftesbury was closed after fire broke out Three fire crews – two from Shaftesbury and one from…
Somerset MP breached rules over £150k loan from Russian-born businessman
SOMERTON and Frome MP David Warburton breached Parliamentary rules over a £150,000 loan from a Russian-born businessman, a probe…
Pizza giant Domino’s in bid for Gillingham takeaway
A DOMINO’S pizza takeaway could be opening in Gillingham. A plan has been submitted to change the use of Sydenham…
TWO people were taken to hospital after a crash in Mere
Emergency services were called to the scene, on the A303 at Chaddenwick Hill, at just after 10.50am on Monday…
Body found in search for River Cottage’s Nick Fisher
THE body of a person – believed to be missing River Cottage star Nick Fisher – has been found. The…
Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show to become two-day event
NEXT year’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show will be a two-day event, it has been confirmed. Organisers say extending the August…
Police search launched as River Cottage star Nick Fisher declared missing
NICK Fisher – star of Escape to River Cottage and River Cottage Gone Fishing – has disappeared. The 63-year-old was…
Blandford hospital MIU to re-open after pandemic closure
THE Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Blandford hospital has re-opened – but under new working hours. During the pandemic, Dorset…
Joules heading for administration – putting jobs at risk
CLOTHING store Joules is heading for administration. The chain, which has stores in Dorchester and Sherborne, said it plans to…
