Man injured in early-hours incident in Blandford
POLICE are investigating a suspected aggravated burglary in Blandford where a man suffered injuries to his head and hand. Dorset…
Calls for Shaftesbury police station to be reopened amid fears over rising crime
TOWN councils in North Dorset have written a joint letter to the chief constable and police and crime commissioner…
Residents propose council tax rises of more than 7% in budget simulator
BALANCING a multi-million-pound council budget is rarely straightforward and hundreds of Dorset residents have had the chance to find…
Police step up patrols to engage community
POLICE in North Dorset say increased foot patrols and community contact points are paying dividends, with officers clocking up…
Appeal to find driver who witnessed common assault
A MOTORIST who beeped their horn during a common assault in West Parley last month is being asked to…
Road safety reminder following surge in fatal crashes
POLICE are urging motorists to make safer decisions on the roads as officers respond to several fatal and serious…
Schoolchildren shine at dementia charity’s Christmas singsong
DESPITE stormy weather outside, hearts were warm and spirits high in Gillingham where the community gathered for a special…
Break-in, stolen car and police chase end in jail term
A MAN who broke into a shop in Shaftesbury and later drove off in a stolen car has been…
Children, aged seven and nine, injured in crash: Yeovil man arrested
TWO children – aged seven and nine – were among four people seriously injured in a crash on the…
A303 at Mere closed westbound after incident
TRAFFIC is backing up on the A303 after an incident near Mere. Emergency services were sent to the scene, on…
