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The crash happened on the A303 near Charnage. Picture: Google

Man charged over death of biker in A303 crash

A 66-YEAR-old man has been charged by police after a crash claimed the life of one biker and injured…

The improvements have been praised by pedestrians Picture: Dorset Council

Dorchester’s Maumbury Cross junction now safer for pedestrians

MAJOR safety improvements have been made to a notorious crossing in Dorchester. One of the town’s busiest crossings, the Maumbury…

Stunt riders, action horses, livestock and live music awaits attendees Pictures: Dorset County Show

Thrills, spills and country skills: Dorset County Show returns this September

THE biggest weekend event in the county calendar is returning later this year with a whole host of events…

Dorset Council said it has listened to users' concerns surrounding the Blandford day centre Picture: Google

New proposals could save Blandford day centre from closing

A DAY centre in Blandford that was threatened with closure could now be saved after users’ passionate pleas. The Blandford…

The Mayor of Sherborne Jill Warburton sitting on the new stair lift after cutting the ribbon to declare it ‘open’ for use Picture: SAYCC

New stairlift for Tinney’s in Sherborne

A BRAND new heavy-duty stair lift has been installed at the Sherborne Area Youth & Community Centre. The previous stairlift…

NDR hopes to welcome passengers next year Picture: NDR

Major milestone reached in Shillingstone Station project

VOLUNTEERS have reached a major milestone in their work to rebuild a section of railway in Dorset that was…

Picture: Dorset Neuro Rehab

Dorchester’s Dorset Neuro Rehab picks up two awards – and is aiming for a third

DORSET Neuro Rehab in Dorchester could soon have three awards to its name. This comes after it received both the…

The booking system plans have received intense backlash from users Picture: Google

Petition launched to fight booking system plans for Shaftesbury recycling centre

ALMOST 300 people have so far signed a petition calling for Shaftsbury Recycling Centre to be omitted from the…

Three men are in court following the incident in December 2023

Woman to pay more than £600 after road rage incident with horse riders

A WOMAN who drove at horse riders at speed in west Dorset has now been sentenced. The motorist, who has…

The move follows intense criticism of the plans Picture: Dorset Council

U-turn on tip booking plans – but not for Dorchester, Wimborne, Shaftesbury, and Sherborne

DORSET Council has rowed back on plans to introduce a booking system for its tips – but only for…