Dorset Council senior executive John Sellgren announces retirement
AN executive director at Dorset Council is retiring. John Sellgren, the council’s executive director for place, has…
New reporting tool as Dorset crackdown on drugs begins
A NEW ‘intelligence portal’ has been created to help people report suspicious behaviour in Dorset. Dorset Police…
Dorset PC Ravi Canhye guilty of rape and sexual assault
A SERVING Dorset Police officer has been found guilty of sexual offences – including two counts…
‘Keep doors and windows shut’: Crews tackling barn fire in Melcombe Bingham
FIRE crews are still dealing with a barn fire in a Vale village – with residents being urged to…
Roadworks in Wincanton as water main leak is repaired
A LEAK in a water main is being repaired in Wincanton. Temporary traffic lights are installed at the Dyke’s Way…
Internet firm steps in to save charity’s seaside trip for families
A TRIP to the seaside for families in the Vale was saved by an internet company. Wessex Internet stepped in…
PICTURES: Bikers ride out to raise £10,000 for DocBike charity
A CHARITY motorcycle ride raised more than £10,000 for a life-saving charity. DocBike, which provides motorcycle paramedics working alongside air…
Tickets go on sale for Wyrd Sisters at Shaftesbury Arts Centre
WYRD things are afoot in Shaftesbury… Tickets are now on sale for Shaftesbury Arts Centre’s Music and Drama Group’s production…
A39 Puriton Hill roadworks: Delays expected during resurfacing work
DRIVERS are facing some delays during resurfacing work on the A39 Puriton Hill this week. Somerset Council’s highways team is…
Arrest after two raids on rural properties
A MAN in his 50s has been arrested after two rural burglaries in the Wilton area. At just after 8pm…