The crop circle was discovered in a field in the Cerne Abbas area. Picture: Dorset Police

Police appeal over ‘criminal damage’ caused by spider crop circle in Dorset field

POLICE are appealing for information over damage caused in a North Dorset field – by what appears to be…

The scam text that has been sent out Picture: Dorchester Police

Winter Fuel Allowance scam text reported in Dorset

DORSET residents are being warned to stay vigilant after reports of a scam Winter Fuel Allowance text. The text claims…

The unit will take up four car parking spaces Picture: Sainsbury's/Google

Timpson unit planned for Sherborne Sainsbury’s

SHERBORNE’S Sainsbury supermarket could soon see a new Timpson retail unit built in the car park. This comes after plans…

The man suffered a serious head injury Picture: Google

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital following crash

A MAN in his 30s was taken to hospital by air ambulance following a crash near Berwick St Leonard. Wiltshire…

Abbey View resident Roy Carne with pen pal Elinor Picture: Colton Care

Sherborne students meet care home pen pals after five years of letters

GENERATIONS collided when four Sherborne students finally met the care home residents they have been connecting…

Donations - and volunteers - are both needed at the shop Picture: Dorset Blind Association

Dorset Blind Association charity shop to officially open in Shaftesbury

A NEW charity shop will soon officially open its doors in Shaftesbury. The new Dorset Blind Association…

Shaftesbury teacher Rachel Sammons, who has lost her job, has gone viral on TikTok. Picture: NASUWT/TikTok

Shaftesbury School teachers walk out AGAIN over controversial changes

TEACHERS at a Shaftesbury school walked out again today in protest at changes which have seen some roles combined…

One vehicle will be based in Warminster and the other in Chippenham Picture: Wiltshire Council

Mobile library service in Wiltshire boosted by new vehicles

PEOPLE living in rural parts of Wiltshire can now make use of two mobile library vehicles. The two new vehicles…

The new centre is set to open in Autumn Picture: Dorset Council

New Dorset “bee paradise” to save and celebrate honey bees

WORK is underway to create a nature-rich sanctuary for honey bees in Dorset. The ambitious project will see a new…

The deputy head said they were delighted with the donation Picture: Taylor Wimpey

Mud, mess and smiles as Gillingham pupils embrace new play kitchen

GILLINGHAM school pupils have been enjoying getting messy with a new mud kitchen. Pupils at St Mary…

The booking system plans have received intense backlash from users Picture: Google

‘A sorry mess’: Councillors slam Shaftesbury recycling centre booking plans

DORSET Council’s handling of their plans to create a booking system at Shaftesbury Recycling Centre has been labelled a…

All invited to Fifeheads’ Village Fete and Flower Festival

A DORSET village is gearing up to welcome people to its fete and flower festival. Held at All Saints Church…

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Police carried out operations across the south west. Pictures: Dorset Police

More than 100 arrests in drug crime crackdown in Dorset and across south west

A WEEK-LONG operation targeting drug crime in the south west resulted in more than 100 arrests, 65kg of cocaine…

The crash happened on the A303 near Charnage. Picture: Google

Man charged over death of biker in A303 crash

A 66-YEAR-old man has been charged by police after a crash claimed the life of one biker and injured…

The improvements have been praised by pedestrians Picture: Dorset Council

Dorchester’s Maumbury Cross junction now safer for pedestrians

MAJOR safety improvements have been made to a notorious crossing in Dorchester. One of the town’s busiest crossings, the Maumbury…

Stunt riders, action horses, livestock and live music awaits attendees Pictures: Dorset County Show

Thrills, spills and country skills: Dorset County Show returns this September

THE biggest weekend event in the county calendar is returning later this year with a whole host of events…

Dorset Council said it has listened to users' concerns surrounding the Blandford day centre Picture: Google

New proposals could save Blandford day centre from closing

A DAY centre in Blandford that was threatened with closure could now be saved after users’ passionate pleas. The Blandford…

The Mayor of Sherborne Jill Warburton sitting on the new stair lift after cutting the ribbon to declare it ‘open’ for use Picture: SAYCC

New stairlift for Tinney’s in Sherborne

A BRAND new heavy-duty stair lift has been installed at the Sherborne Area Youth & Community Centre. The previous stairlift…

NDR hopes to welcome passengers next year Picture: NDR

Major milestone reached in Shillingstone Station project

VOLUNTEERS have reached a major milestone in their work to rebuild a section of railway in Dorset that was…

Picture: Dorset Neuro Rehab

Dorchester’s Dorset Neuro Rehab picks up two awards – and is aiming for a third

DORSET Neuro Rehab in Dorchester could soon have three awards to its name. This comes after it received both the…

The booking system plans have received intense backlash from users Picture: Google

Petition launched to fight booking system plans for Shaftesbury recycling centre

ALMOST 300 people have so far signed a petition calling for Shaftsbury Recycling Centre to be omitted from the…