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  • Major response to medical emergency

    TWO ambulances, a fire engine and an air ambulance were called to a medical emergency in Mosterton this morning. The emergency services were called to Axe Valley Close in Mosterton at around 10am on Saturday, April 27. A witness said he saw

  • Heavy home defeat for Magpies on final day

    DORCHESTER TOWN 0 AFC TOTTON 4 Rendell 3, 30, 65, Taylor 48 DORCHESTER Town were given a lesson in finishing by play-off bound AFC Totton as the Stags claimed a comfortable 4-0 win at the Avenue Stadium. Scott Rendell’s hat-trick and

  • Break-in at village shop

    TWO people reportedly broke into a village shop early this morning. Police and forensics were called to SPAR on Orchard Way through Mosterton this morning following reports of a break-into. The shop is closed and has been cordoned off by police

  • Football legend cuts the ribbon to new corner shop

    A FOOTBALL legend joined dozens of excited residents for the opening of a new convenience store. Harry Redknapp cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the new modern Premier store at Penn Hill Road in Poole. In September, the former

  • Delays after crash on Weymouth relief road

    An accident on the Weymouth Relief Road between Weymouth and Dorchester is caused tailbacks in both directions. Emergency services were on the scene. The crash was later cleared and the road reopened. More to follow

  • Body discovered in water at marina

    A body has been recovered from the water at Portland Marina. It is understood that the discovery was made this morning and emergency services were called to the scene. The body is believed to have been recovered onto a pontoon by rescue teams

  • Magpies retain SEVEN players for 2024/25 season

    DORCHESTER Town have agreed extensions to the deals of seven players for the 2024/25 season. Will Spetch, Corby Moore, Jack Dickson, Olaf Koszela, Drew Eccott-Young, Luke Roberts and Luke Pardoe have all committed to the Magpies. Dorchester

  • First picture of man who was killed and dismembered in Dorset

    THIS is the first picture of a man who was killed and dismembered in Boscombe. Simon Shotton’s remains were found dumped around the Boscombe area last summer. Debbie Pereira and Benjamin Atkins are accused of his murder and are currently facing

  • Popular beauty spot reopens to the public

    A POPULAR Dorset beauty spot has re-opened to the public after it was closed for a week. The steps down to Durdle Door were unavailable for the past week as rangers worked to restore the stairs. Lulworth Rangers confirmed last night

  • People in Dorset targeted by 'bogus police officer' scam

    Members of the public have been targeted by scammers pretending to be police over the phone. Police are warning people in Dorset of this common scam involving a criminal phoning a victim and claiming to be a police officer. This type of scam

  • Yobs blight town’s riverside walks

    Anti-social behaviour has been reported alongside a picturesque Dorchester walking path. Dorchester Police says there have been increased reports of anti-social behaviour alongside the river walk in Dorchester. Police will be patrolling this

  • Weymouth's flying past in pictures

    Weymouth has a rich flying history but it is sadly inextricably linked with tales of those who lost their lives creating it. Click into the photo gallery above to see pictures of Weymouth's flying past The town's airfields were at Chickerell

  • Dozens in Dorset quit smoking with NHS support

    Nearly a third of people in Dorset who set a date to give up smoking were able to quit with NHS support, new figures show. However, the Action on Smoking and Health charity said it is "unacceptable" that these services have been underfunded for

  • Rugby club to host three caravan rallies

    WEYMOUTH Rugby Club is to host three caravan rallies in the coming weeks – helping to boost the club’s coffers off-season. The Camping and Caravanning Club will hold rallies at the ground for up to 150 pitches on each occasion between May 3rd and

  • Popular TV programme filming in Dorset

    POPULAR BBC show Escape to the Country was spotted filming on a community farm.  The new series was spotted filming at The Big Yellow Bus Garden Project on April 23.  Founder of the Blandford farm, Paul Williams, 63, said he was surprised when

  • Dorset village shop crowned the best at 'Rural Oscars'

    A village shop in Dorset has been crowned as a regional winner in a national awards ceremony dubbed the “Rural Oscars”. The Child Okeford Village Shop claimed the title of best 'Village Shop / Post Office' in the South West of England at the 2024

  • Walk through Dorset named among 15 greatest in Britain

    A trail that finishes in Dorset has been named among the 15 greatest walks in Britain, according to The Telegraph. South West Coast Path which starts at Minehead and carries on around the coast into Dorset was included on the list. The list

  • Police hunt for diesel thieves

    Thieves have stolen diesel from a west Dorset property. Red diesel was stolen from the premises in the Salwayash area sometime between March 24 and April 19. Red diesel is used by restricted industries in off-road vehicles and machinery.

  • Dorset set sights on T20 glory

    DORSET captain Luke Webb has set his sights on T20 glory this season as his county prepares to face Wiltshire at Wimborne’s The Leaze ground tomorrow (11am). Ahead of the double bill, Dorset have poached former Wiltshire seamer Matt Burton for

  • Killick enthused as Hearn named Magpies' chairman

    DORCHESTER Town boss Tom Killick is enthused by the appointment of Shaun Hearn as the Magpies’ new chairman, believing him to have the club’s best interests at heart. Hearn, a former owner of Dorchester Town, was chairman between 2009 and 2013

  • Big screen on quayside set to return for Euro 2024

    ENGLAND fans will once again be able to watch games at a big screen on Weymouth quayside. Rendezvous announced the outdoor big screen will return for the Euros this summer. A 35-square-metre screen will be placed outside the popular Rendezvous

  • Major new Dorset show begins today

    A NEW agricultural show is set to begin today. The Dorset Spring Show is set to take place at Kingston Maurward, near Dorchester, today (Saturday, April 27) and tomorrow (Sunday, April 28). The exciting event will feature lambs, floral demonstrations