‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals
ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…
Dream comes true as Dorchester student gets his pilot’s wings – and wins award
A DORCHESTER student has achieved his dream after he performed a solo flight for the first time. James Hall, a…
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…
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…
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…
Woman handed suspended prison sentence for mistreating chihuahua, Poppy
A CHRISTCHURCH woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence and banned from keeping animals for 10 years after…
Milestone reached in Dorset County Hospital charity appeal
SIGNIFICANT enhancements to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester are one step closer after a charity appeal reached a significant…
Picture appeal after woman assaulted near Dorchester
POLICE are appealing for help to identify a person they would like to speak to in connection with the…
New bus stops being installed in Christchurch High Street
WORK is underway to replace two bus shelters in Christchurch. Passengers using the High Street stops are set to benefit…