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Dorset County Show donates more than £15,000 to charity

TWO Dorset-based charities have received a significant boost after the Dorset County Show donated £15,938 to support their running…

12-year-old girl reportedly raped near school in Dorchester

DORSET Police is investigating reports that a 12-year-old girl was raped in a field outside The Thomas Hardye School…

Wiltshire Council's new-look cabinet Picture: Wiltshire Council

Lib Dems to run Wiltshire Council following nail-biting vote

THE Liberal Democrats will now lead Wiltshire Council for the next four years following a close vote as County…

Damian was last seen in Sturminster Newton on May 17. Pictures: Dorset Police

Police renew appeal to find missing Damian from Sturminster Newton

POLICE have renewed an appeal for help tracing missing Damian, from Sturminster Newton. The 23-year-old was reported missing having been…

Roadworks to improve the water supply will be taking place around Wincanton in the coming months. Picture: Google

Drivers warned of weeks of roadworks around Wincanton in coming months

DRIVERS are being warned of potential traffic delays around Wincanton as water works get underway in the coming weeks…

Cyclist in his 50s passes away after Dorchester crash

A CYCLIST injured in a Dorchester crash on Friday (May 16) has sadly passed away. Police said the man…

A man, 43, was arrested after reports of an incident in Mampitts Road, Shaftesbury. Picture: Google

Man, 43, charged after reports of armed person in Shaftesbury street

A MAN was arrested in Shaftesbury after reports of an armed person in the street. The incident unfolded after police…

Cyclist in his 50s seriously injured after Dorchester crash

A CYCLIST was airlifted to hospital after a crash in Dorchester this morning (May 15). The incident, involving the rider…

Blandford RBL chairman said stealing from the RBL is "about as low as you can go" Pictures: Terry Clarkson

Break in at Blandford RBL branch sees room trashed with WW1 medals and donations stolen

POLICE are investigating a break-in to an annexe building at Blandford’s Legion House which saw three First World War…

Police warning as Dorchester roads closed after crash

DRIVERS are being urged to seek alternative routes after a crash in Bridport Road, Dorchester. Police are on the scene,…