Council tax to rise for Dorset households, budget plans show
COUNCIL tax is set to rise next year as county chiefs look to set a balanced budget. Dorset Council has…
Dorset Police sergeant pursued ‘improper’ relationships with junior officers, hearing finds
A DORSET Police sergeant pursued ‘improper’ relationships with student officers under his supervision, a misconduct hearing found. The officer, who…
Flood warnings in place across Dorset as rain continues to fall
FLOOD warnings are in place across Dorset after sustained rainfall in recent days. The Environment Agency has issued dozens of…
Arrests after break-in at Ferndown hair salon
TWO men have been arrested in connection with a reported burglary at a Ferndown hair salon. The incident happened at…
Helping county’s young people find a happy home
People in Dorset are being encouraged to help children find a happy home through fostering. England faces a shortage…
We’re falling for you
Legal eagles from Ringwood law firm Ellis Jones have been flying high to raise thousands of pounds for charity. The…
Fuel prices levelling
The AA’s monthly fuel price comparison shows that unleaded prices have levelled, from 164.7 p/litre last month to 164.7…
A n-ice rainbow on the coldest day of the year!
The Poole and Wimborne Fly Fishers Christmas match took place as usual at Manningford Trout Fishery on what was…
MSP triathlon raises £6,800
A children’s cancer charity has thanked colleagues at a south coast property finance specialist for staging an ‘incredible’ 12-hour…
Care for your cat in winter
Tips on how to protect your cat against the chills this winter . . . Antifreeze – contains ethylene glycol…