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A specialist tobacco detection dog was used in the operation Picture: Dorset Council

Gillingham shop targeted as police seize thousands of illegal tobacco and vapes

A GILLINGHAM shop was one of six visited across Dorset by police as part of a crackdown on the…

Sheep killed by poachers near Dorchester

TWO sheep were killed after poachers trespassed on land near Stratton, four miles from Dorchester Five people reportedly trespassed on…

Police are trying to identify these two men Picture: Dorset Police

Cash stolen in Dorchester burglary as “vulnerable individuals” watch on

POLICE are trying to identify two men after cash was stolen from a home in Dorchester. Two men reportedly gained…

Jonty Archibald with KA students Picture: SAST

Wincanton school celebrates improved Ofsted report

KING Arthur’s School in Wincanton has undergone a “significant journey of improvement” since its last inspection, according to Ofsted. The…

Man dies after car and three motorbikes crash on A303

ONE person sadly died and another suffered life-changing injuries after four vehicles crashed on the A303 near Charnage in…

The electrical substation that caught fire Picture: New Blackmore Vale

Update following fire at Wincanton McDonald’s car park

A FIRE at the McDonald’s car park in Wincanton on Friday (June 27) is believed to have been started…

Police launches crackdown on illegal e-scooters and e-bikes

PEOPLE riding e-scooters and e-bikes illegally in Wiltshire could have their property seized as part of a new crackdown. Wiltshire…

Police officer fired over sending misogynistic pictures to colleague

A WILTSHIRE Police officer has been sacked for gross misconduct after sending “highly inappropriate” images to a colleague. A hearing…

The rescue took around four hours Pictures: Somerton Fire Station

Horse found up to its neck in mud near Yeovil rescued by fire crews

A HORSE received some specialist help when it became stuck up to its neck in mud near Yeovilton. The 14.3…

The fire resulted in power outages for many businesses in the area Picture: New Blackmore Vale

Electrical substation catches fire near Wincanton McDonald’s

SMOKE was seen billowing near a McDonald’s in Wincanton following an electrical substation fire. Businesses experienced power cuts following the…