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Members of the Dorchester angling club are encouraging young people to try out the sport at a special event next month

Youngsters: Want to give fishing a go?

DORCHESTER & District Angling Society Juniors are hosting a fishing open day at Revels Fishery & Tackle Shop on…

A CAR dashboard caught fire on a busy Dorchester road.

Car call out for firefighters

A CAR dashboard caught fire on a busy Dorchester road. The drama unfolded on the A37 near the Weirs Roundabout…

Crime rose by 3.7% last year compared to 2021 when crime fell as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown in January of that year. PHOTO: Dorset Police

Crime: Dorset sixth safest area in the country

CRIME in Dorset rose by 3.7% last year, according to new data. The figures, which detail crimes reported in the…

Consultant clinical psychologist, Dr Joanna Yilmaz

New support for pregnancy problems

A NEW specialist service is being offered to help women experiencing pregnancy-related fear, trauma or loss. The Maternal Mental Health…

Tiger Day at the Tank Museum attracted thousands of visitors to see a very special tank in action.

Tiger roars into action watched by thousands

TIGER Day at the Tank Museum at Bovington attracted thousands of visitors to see a very special tank in…

CHILDREN at Tops Day Nurseries in Wimborne learned about the importance of protecting the environment when they celebrated Earth Day.

Earth Day lesson for youngsters

CHILDREN at Tops Day Nurseries in Wimborne learned about the importance of protecting the environment when they celebrated Earth…

FAIR DEAL Partner Paul Kanolik and senior associate solicitor Henrietta Drew from Ellis Jones Solicitors’ betting disputes team

Lawyers question proposals to reform gambling

lawyers in Swanage who have recovered more than £5 million from betting companies for problem gamblers fear newly proposed…

Charlie Southwick, 13, in action and above, is looking for sponsors

Charlie feels the need for speed

Teenager in speedway British Youth Championships SPEEDWAY is in the blood for Corfe Castle youngster Charlie Southwick, who has his…

Ryan Martin, from Ridge, ran the marathon dressed as an eagle

Marathon man Ryan does it for the birds!

LONDON Marathon runner Ryan Martin, from Ridge, is grateful for the superb support he received pounding the capital’s streets…

Smedmore House and gardens will be open to the public on June 10

Georgian Dorset manor house to open up for hospice charity

A GEORGIAN manor house will opens its doors to visitors – to raise money for a Dorset hospice charity. Smedmore…