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The pub closed in 2022 Picture: Google

Plans submitted to turn last remaining pub in Dorset hamlet into houses

A CLOSED pub near Blandford could be turned into housing – despite previous plans to convert…

The hit-and-run took place last month Picture: Google

12-year-old pedestrian hit by car in Dorchester

A 12-YEAR-old girl was hit by a car in Dorchester – and the driver failed to stop at…

Husband-and-wife duo celebrate 30 years of A World of Furniture success in Blandford

A HUSBAND and wife team behind a furniture shop in Salisbury are celebrating 30 years of…

Martin Brown will be at the festival at 11.30am on November 15 Picture: Blandford Literary Festival

Meet the Horrible Histories illustrator at Blandford Literary Festival

CHILDREN – and adults – who enjoy reading about history with the nasty bits left in…

What the new store could look like from the A357 Picture: Aldi

Plans to bring new Aldi store to Sturminster Newton

BUDGET supermarket giant Aldi has confirmed it is looking at creating a new store in Sturminster…

Volunteer fair coming to Wincanton

PEOPLE looking to give back to their community are being invited to see how they can…

The EA said the pollution could have easily been avoided Picture: EA

Dorset farmer fined heavily after polluting more than two miles of river

A DORCHESTER dairy farm has been faced with an eye-watering bill after it was discovered it…

Ben has played with some top acts over the years Picture: Ben Waters

Boogie-woogie legend to hold concert to raise funds for village hall

A TALENTED Dorset-based boogie-woogie pianist is holding a special concert to help raise funds to support…

Benjamin Cross, Bradley Paddick and George Berry. Both Berry and Cross played leading roles, police said Pictures: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police

Gang who stole £2 million worth of cars across Wiltshire, Dorset and Hampshire jailed

A GANG who stole 107 vehicles from driveways in the middle of the night when owners…

Police are trying to identify the victim so they can speak to him Picture: Google

Man arrested following alleged racially aggravated assault in Sherborne

A MAN has been arrested after another man was reportedly grabbed by his face and verbally…