Calls to speed up clean-up operation in Dorchester following fire
DORCHESTER’S mayor is urging authorities to act “as quickly as possible” to clean up a street and carry out…
Police hunting two masked men linked to break-ins – and altercation with resident
POLICE are hunting two masked men being linked to a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries in West Dorset…
Sherborne student secures prestigious offer to study at Eden Project
A SIXTH form student has secured an exceptional offer to study at the internationally renowned Eden Project in Cornwall. Penny…
Woman reportedly on cocaine during school run among drink/drug driving arrests over Christmas
MORE than 300 calls to police were made by members of the public in Dorset over the festive period…
Two more Lurcher puppies – stolen from Shroton – recovered as probe continues
TWO more Lurcher puppies – part of a litter stolen from a Shroton property – have been recovered. Police…
Dorset businesses urged to take note of these changes to waste collections
NEW rules surrounding waste collections are set to come into place later this year in Dorset. Businesses and organisations will…
Almost 5% increase to council tax proposed in Dorset
DORSET households could see their council tax rise by just under 5% from April. Councillors will today (January 9) debate…
Somerset car dealership closes last site after 50 years in business
A LANDMARK Somerset motor dealership has closed. Blackmore Motor Company, which was based in Main Street, Walton, near Street, closed…
Amber weather warning for snow issued covering parts of Somerset and Dorset
AN amber weather warning covering parts of Somerset has been issued as heavy snow is forecast this evening (January…
20-person fight in Lyme Regis leaves three people injured
AN ‘altercation’ involving up to 20 young people in Lyme Regis on New Year’s Day left three people injured. Police…
