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The road was shut for some time to allow emergency services to get to work Picture: Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Person cut free from crashed car near Sturminster Marshall

FIRE crews had to cut a person free from a car following a crash near Sturminster Marshall yesterday (July…

Dorset Council said the increase to the budget is needed as it faces increasing pressure due to the growing number of elderly people in the county who require social care support Picture: Dorset Council

Police probe after Dorset Council financial scandal sees 11 staff sacked

A POLICE probe has been launched after a report brought to light a financial scandal involving undeclared gifts and…

The fire station is calling for more on-call firefighters to join Picture: Sherborne Fire Station

20 firefighters tackle Tisbury shed fire that spread to oil tank

FIRE crews faced a four-hour-long battle with a blaze in Tisbury that spread to an oil tank last night. Firefighters…

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Museum food nights will no longer run amid claims of 550% “cost increase”

SPECIAL food nights which offered attendees a museum tour have come to an end – prompting an online spat…

A young scout operates two spay misters to cool No 121 Gareth Hughes Picture: Blackmore Vale Lions

Pictures: Runners battle scorching conditions at Blackmore Vale Half Marathon

MORE than 200 runners were pushed to their limits in the face of high temperatures at this year’s Blackmore…

Dorset Council fires 11 officers after audit exposes undeclared gifts and inflated costs

11 DORSET Council officers have been sacked after a report brought to light a…

Police say to call 999 if you seen Nicholas Picture: Dorset Police

Have you seen this man wanted by police following alleged burglary in Gillingham?

NICHOLAS Castle, 28, is wanted by police following an alleged burglary in Gillingham and reported driving offences in Shaftesbury. Dorset…

Crews dealt with the fire in just 40 minutes Picture: New Blackmore Vale

Fire crews tackle blaze at Gillingham One Stop

FIRE crews were called to a One Stop in Gillingham on Wednesday after four air conditioners caught alight at…

The crash happened in Cook's Lane, near Stalbridge, this morning. Picture: Google

Tribute to “kind-hearted” son, Ed Pass, who died in crash near Stalbridge

THE family of a 28-year-old man who sadly died in a crash near Stalbridge has released a heart-wrenching tribute. Edward…

Police are appealing for witnesses Picture: Dorset Police

Man attacked by woman at four different locations in Dorchester

A MAN who was hit in the face multiple times by a woman in Dorchester was reportedly assaulted by…