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Banner goes up in fight to save station

A BANNER has appeared in Mere as opposition grows to controversial plans that could see the town’s fire station…

Police counter closure to disrupt services

RESIDENTS in Blandford will face a temporary disruption to police counter services later this month as building work forces…

Local heroes: Village shop shortlisted for top countryside award

THE village shop at Fontmell Magna, run by Duane and Tarnia Hills, is in the running for a prestigious…

“We miss him with every breath”: Family pay tribute to biker killed in crash

A FAMILY has paid an emotional tribute to a “much loved” motorcyclist who died following a crash near Gillingham. Emergency…

Carol Murgatroyd is preparing to abseil more than 100 metres down Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker Tower

Dorchester woman’s daring challenge for animal and human health care charity

THE health of humans and animals will benefit from a Dorchester woman’s daring challenge in May. Carol Murgatroyd is preparing…

Racial abuse reported on evening bus

A LATE-NIGHT bus journey in Wimborne was disrupted by a racially aggravated incident, prompting police to appeal for witnesses. The…

Illegal dumpers face vehicle seizures in Dorset blitz

The incident occurred in the Fairfield Car Park, in Dorchester. Picture: Google

Police appeal after woman assaulted in Dorchester car park

POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted in a Dorchester car park. The incident, in the Fairfield…

Booking system launches at recycling centres

A CONTROVERSIAL new booking system at Dorset’s household recycling centres has officially come into force and it is already…

Murder probe ends after key findings

THE death of a young man in North Dorset is no longer being treated as suspicious following a lengthy…