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Firefighters were called to Mountain Ash Road, Dorchester, in the early hours of this morning. Picture: DWFRS

Crews battle Dorchester garage fire through the night

FIRE crews fought through the night to stop a garage fire in Dorchester spreading to surrounding properties. The blaze was…

David Grant (left) presenting the Morshead Trophy to Ed Warren Picture: Dorset Historic Churches

Dorset church celebrated as historic church fundraiser of the year

ST Mary’s Church in Sturminster Marshall is officially the best fundraising parish of the year for Dorset Historic Churches. This…

The crew cleared up the burnt waste following the fire Picture: DCWS

Bin lorry fire near Blandford sparks warning over placing batteries in bin

HOUSEHOLDS across Dorset are once again being reminded of the dangers of placing batteries in their bin following another…

Wiltshire Council's Lib Dem leader Ian Thorn (inset) is encouraging a collaborative approach Pictures: Google/Ian Thorn/X

Lib Dems ready to lead at Wiltshire Council as cabinet announced – despite no majority

FOR the first time in 25 years, the Conservatives no longer run Wiltshire Council – but things are not…

The plans would 'ensure the occupation of the school for the future' Picture: Google

Blandford nursery bids to increase places with new extension

A NURSERY near Blandford could be expanded to provide space to accommodate a greater number of children due to…

Dorothy, who lives at Maiden Castle House, has shared her memories of VE Day Picture: Care South

Dorchester care home residents reflect on VE Day memories

CARE home residents in Dorchester have reflected on their Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) memories ahead of the…

Paul Crocker, inset, believes the Tess Square scheme is right for Marnhull

Controversial Tess Square plans – including 120 homes, shop and café – in Marnhull ALLOWED on appeal

A CONTROVERSIAL development of a food store, café and up to 120 homes in Marnhull will go ahead…

Bring the family to Bryanston Summer Fair

THE whole family is being invited to a special day out at the beautiful house and grounds of Bryanston…

Lib Dem councillors celebrating the result outside County Hall Picture: Wiltshire Liberal Democrats

Key takeaways as Conservatives lose 25-year control of Wiltshire Council

IT was a dramatic end to the election in Wiltshire last week as the Liberal Democrats put an end…

Man attacked with bottle at busy Dorchester roundabout before knife attack

A MAN was hit with a bottle as he sat in a van on a busy Dorchester route, before…