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Police dog Jeff is a real superstar!

A crime-fighting canine who became too much to handle for his owners has been recognised for his achievements with…

Around 50 hay bales destroyed in Semley Common fire

AROUND 50 hay bales were destroyed in a fire near Semley Common. Firefighters were sent to the scene at just…

Three arrested after ‘rogue trader’ incident in North Dorset village

THREE men have been arrested after an alleged ‘rogue trader’ incident in a Vale village which saw an elderly…

Two arrested in Dorset vehicle thefts probe

POLICE investigating a series of reported vehicle thefts in Dorset have arrested two men. An investigation was launched into a…

Lee’s Fish & Chips in Gillingham has closed down

A LANDMARK fish and chip shop in Gillingham has closed after decades serving hungry punters. Lee’s Fish and Chips, in…

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MP says Boris Johnson ‘was removed for a reason’ as he backs Sunak

SEVERAL Dorset MPs have rallied behind Rishi Sunak as he closes in on the Conservative party membership – and…

Delays to major junction work in Sherborne

WORK on a busy junction in the centre of Sherborne is not expected to completed on time. In July, work…

Gillingham driver jailed over tragic crash that killed woman, 23

THE driver in a crash which tragically killed a 23-year-old woman has been jailed for two and a half…

Dorset MPs reveal who they’re backing in Tory leadership race

NORTH Dorset MP Simon Hoare has announced he is backing Rishi Sunak for Prime Minister – as the region’s…

MP Simon Hoare says Truss has 12 hours to ‘turn ship around’

NORTH Dorset MP Simon Hoare has said the next 24 or 48 hours are ‘crunch days’ for Liz Truss’…