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Advice for Dorset patients as resident doctors go on strike over pay

PATIENTS are being urged not to delay urgent or emergency care – despite a strike by resident doctors, which…

Dan is setting off this Saturday (July 26) Picture: Dan Baker

Blandford man inspired by loss to walk to Liverpool for Motor Neurone Disease charity

A BLANDFORD man is embarking on a colossal charity walking trip later this week. Musician Dan Baker…

Arrest after 50-inch TV taken in Dorchester burglary

A MAN has been arrested after a burglary which saw a 50-inch TV allegedly stolen from a property in…

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

BMW driver killed in crash near Stalbridge

A MAN in his 20s has died after a crash near Stalbridge. The incident, on the A357 Cook’s Lane, near…

Stalbridge road closed as fire crews tackle blaze

UPDATE: Driver killed after crash on Cook’s Lane, near Stalbridge FIREFIGHTERS are currently dealing with a fire in Stalbridge…

Dorset Council plans to save £10 million: Here’s how

STREAMLINING customer services and not filling roles when people leave could see Dorset Council recoup up to £10 million…

Firefighters tackled the blaze at Stoney Stoke, Somerset. Picture: Wincanton Fire Station

Fire on open ground near Wincanton visible for miles around

A FIRE on open ground near Wincanton was visible for miles around yesterday morning (July 21). Firefighters from the town…

The lanes are expected to clear by 1.30pm Picture: National Highways

A303 closed between Mere and Zeals after lorry catches fire

THE A303 between Mere and Zeals is expected to remain closed until 8.45pm tonight following a crash between…

Three others were taken to hospital with serious injuries Picture: Google

Teenager fighting for his life following Dorchester crash

A TEENAGER suffered life-threatening injuries following a two-car crash in Dorchester. A grey Hyundai i10 and a grey Mercedes Benz…

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show bows to backlash and drops convicted hunt groups from parade

A DORSET agricultural show has baulked under pressure and will now no longer allow two hunt…