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The hare was set on by a lurcher-type dog before being discarded in a ditch Picture: National Trust Images/Rob Coleman

Man to pay “significant costs” after hare coursing in Dorchester – the first conviction of its kind in Dorset

NEW legislation has been used to order a man to pay “significant costs” after he was found guilty of…

Wincanton to mark VE Day 80 with moment of celebration in Cale Park

WINCANTON will host a “shared moment of celebration” marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day next month. On May 10,…

Two charged after alleged car-jacking near Dorchester

TWO men have been charged in connection with an incident near Dorchester which saw a driver hauled from his…

Gigaclear broadband roll-out provides relief for Stalbridge

MORE than 1,000 residents and businesses in Stalbridge are now able to access fast broadband. Engineers completed work to extend…

Man, 33, arrested after robbery and attempted robberies near Dorchester

A 33-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with an alleged robbery and attempted robberies near Dorchester. The arrest comes…

Gary Cook says he has noticed a drop in the numbers of cuckoos in Shaftesbury over the years Pictures: Gary Cook RSPB

Shaftesbury artist on the “worrying” decline of cuckoos – and how the town’s nature serves as his muse

A SHAFTSBURY environmental painter is calling for nature to take back control to restore what has been lost. Gary Cook,…

WH Smith stores in Shaftesbury, Dorchester and Swanage are set to be rebranded. Pictures: Google

WH Smith to disappear from Vale high streets after shops sold

WH Smith is to disappear from Vale high streets after the firm sold its shops for £76 million. Hobbycraft owner,…

The workshops provided an opportunity for older people to raise concerns with police Picture: Dorset Police

Older drivers in Dorset given reminder on road safety from police

MORE than 100 older drivers took part in a series of workshops in Dorchester last week to get advice…

Martyn says Dike and Son have supported him in his challenge Picture: Martyn Harris

Stalbridge man to walk non-stop around the town for 24 hours for charity

A STALBRIDGE man is going to great lengths – repeatedly – to raise money for the…

General manager David Hill said he is "incredibly proud" of his team Picture: The Clockspire

The Clockspire restaurant in Milborne Port scoops ‘Best Front of House Team’ prize

FINE dining restaurant The Clockspire has taken home the award for ‘Best Front of House Team’ in this year’s…