Chamber names new chairman amid expansion plans
A NEW chairman has been appointed to lead the Shaftesbury and District Chamber of Commerce. Jim Chetwode has taken on…
Council announces £5m flood‑resilience highways fund
DORSET Council has approved a significant package of investment to strengthen the county’s highways against the growing threat of…
Fire union slams ‘flawed’ decision, saying they will fight ‘tooth and nail’ to stop closures
A BITTER row has erupted after Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority agreed to launch a public consultation…
Town council intervenes after repeated toilet roll thefts
VISITORS to Shaftesbury’s Bell Street public toilets are being warned to come prepared after repeated thefts have left the…
Police join forces to tackle ‘devastating’ romance fraud
POLICE are calling on hair salons and barbers across the county to support efforts to combat romance fraud. Romance fraud…
Fire authority backs consultation on station closures
A PUBLIC consultation will be held on plans to close eight fire stations across Dorset and Wiltshire, after the…
Children enjoy books, food and days out thanks to holiday scheme
HUNDREDS of children and families enjoyed fun, enriching activities and healthy meals throughout the winter holidays thanks to a…
Couple plead guilty to money laundering and ‘plethora’ of Class A drugs
A COUPLE accused of flooding Dorset streets with large quantities of illegal drugs have pleaded guilty to a string…
Police chiefs “no choice” but to increase tax
HOUSEHOLDS will pay more for policing after chiefs approved a precept increase, a decision taken against the backdrop of…
Councils confirm plans for cross-county tip charges
PEOPLE who live outside Dorset will be charged to use the county’s household recycling centres under new plans announced…
