Paul Jones

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for December 7

Weather warning issued for Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset on Thursday

ANOTHER weather warning has been issued, covering much of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset. The Met Office is forecasting heavy rain…

Tom and Wendy Cleaver were killed by George Stephenson, inset, at Burgate House, Fordingbridge, in 1986

‘He should die in prison’: Daughter of Fordingbridge murder victims speaks out

IN September 1986, Fordingbridge – and indeed the UK – were left shocked and horrified after the merciless killing…

The Higher Shaftesbury Road is closed at Spread Eagle Hill, said Dorset Police

Route between Shaftesbury and Blandford closed after three-vehicle crash

A MAIN route between Blandford and Shaftesbury is closed after a crash. Dorset Police said the Higher Shaftesbury Road is…

The Ringwood Brewery site will close after a sale could not be agreed

Ringwood Brewery to close – and site sold off

THE landmark Ringwood Brewery is to close – with the loss of 10 jobs. Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC), which…

Gigaclear is working to bring full-fibre broadband to parts of the Blackmore Vale

Work to bring full-fibre broadband to Dorset villages continues this month

RURAL Dorset villages are set to get a broadband boost in the new year as work to bring full-fibre…

XR Wimborne members in the town

XR Wimborne demonstrating in town during COP28 in UAE

EXTINCTION Rebellion will be out in Wimborne this week to mark the global COP28 event, taking place in the…

A property was targeted in Alder Road, Poole, Dorset Police said. Picture: Google

Window and vehicle damaged in Poole attempted break-in

WOULD-BE burglars damaged a window and a vehicle at a property in Poole. Police said at around 11pm on Wednesday,…

The Waggy Tails Rescue in Wimborne is appealing for help this Christmas as demand continues to surge

Wimborne dog rescue charity in Christmas appeal as demand surges

A WIMBORNE dog rescue is appealing for support this Christmas as demand for help skyrockets. The cost-of-living crisis, the pandemic…

More than 100 people took part in the lantern parade in Fordingbridge

Festive lantern parade lights up Fordingbridge for Christmas

FORDINGBRIDGE was lit up by lanterns for Christmas as part of a special event. More than 100 people, including children,…

The Dolphin in Blandford has reopened after a £150,000 makeover

The Dolphin pub in Blandford re-opens after £150,000 makeover: Pictures

A POPULAR Blandford pub has re-opened after a £135,000 makeover. The Dolphin, in East Street, has been refurbished after award-winning…