‘It’s like the war’: Shortages hit south west supermarkets
“IT’S like something out of the war.” So said one shopper browsing empty shelves at Morrisons in Wincanton. But her search…
Child sex offender Adam Weeks jailed for eight years
A DORSET man has been jailed after admitting a series of sexual offences involving children. Adam Matthew Weeks, of Christchurch,…
Care homes’ random acts of kindness spread some joy
KIND-HEARTED residents and staff at a number of care homes have been spreading joy through a number of ‘random’…
Dorset gamekeeper Paul Scott Allen sentenced over dead wildlife and poison offences
A DORSET gamekeeper has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting wildlife and firearms offences. Paul Scott Allen, whose…
Firefighters battle blaze on Holt Heath
FIREFIGHTERS battled to stop a heath fire spreading to homes. Crews from Wimborne and Ringwood (Hants) were sent to the…
Aldi looking for hundreds of workers offering salaries up to £63,000
ALDI has announced it is looking to hire 115 workers in Somerset – with salaries of up to £63,000…
Queen Victoria’s sketchbook up for auction in Sherborne next month
A DRAWING of a dog curled up for a snooze, and a watercolour of a view from a Windsor…
Family support centre open in Ferndown – and coming to Wimborne
A NEW venue offering support for families in one place has opened in Ferndown – with another set to…
Woman suffers ‘serious’ injuries in bike crash
A CYCLIST suffered ‘serious’ injuries in a crash in Christchurch. The rider, a woman in her 50s, was knocked off…
Here’s top advice on keeping your motor
How can I protect my car from being stolen? Here are more of Confused.com’s top tips to help protect your…