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The Forum Frier, in Blandford, makes the NFFF top 40 chip shops list. Pictures: NFFF/Google

Just one Dorset chip shop makes top 40 list ahead of Good Friday chippy tea!

A CHIPPY tea is a Friday night tradition across the UK. And to celebrate this Good Friday, the National Federation…

The man sadly died after falling from a bridge at the A303 Mere Bypass. Picture: Google

Man, 39, died after falling from bridge over the A303 at Mere

A MAN sadly died in an incident on the A303 at Mere last night (April 14), police have…

Police have released these images as reference Picture: Dorset Police

Falcons and eggs stolen in Shaftesbury aviary break in

THREE aviaries were broken into near Shaftesbury at the weekend, with two peregrine falcons and eggs reported as missing. The…

Sherborne Town will host Wincanton Town on Saturday afternoon

Sherborne v Wincanton derby set to provide thrilling end to football season

THE football season is drawing to a close – but as the Premier League giants battle it out in…

The Shack has been a popular venue for a decade

Popular venue The Shack closes down after 10 years due to “financial climate”

A POPULAR Spetisbury venue has closed down “due to the financial climate” after 10 years. The Shack, at Clapcotts Farm,…

A303 closed at Mere junction after “serious” crash last night

THE A303 is closed at the junction with the A350 and the B3081 junction after a crash last night. Police…

Police launch appeal after Shaftesbury dog attack

POLICE are appealing for a dog owner to “do the right thing” and make themselves known to the force…

Blandford Leisure Centre offers free memberships for people with Parkinson’s

PEOPLE living with Parkinson’s are being urged to take advantage of free memberships to two leisure centres in the…

If dogs like Charlie (pictured) aren't microchipped, his owner could be faced with a hefty fine

Microchip your dog – or face fine, council warns

DOG owners who fail to microchip their beloved four-legged friends could be faced with prosecution – and a hefty…

Shaftesbury Nature Collective is hoping to raise the profile of the cuckoo Picture: Mike Ball 

Shaftesbury’s first Cuckoo Day to take place later this month

SHAFTESBURY is set to celebrate the arrival of the 6 million or so migratory birds as they return to…