This is what can happen when kittens are given for free or in the hands of the wrong people. Each one painted a colour with permanent markers (similar to the inset photo) and used as bait for dog fights. People bet on the colour of the cat who will...
Detectives are appealing for information from the public after a man was found with a head injury in Lyme Regis. Shortly before 9am yesterday, Thursday 15 February 2018, Dorset Police received a report that a man had presented at Lyme Bay Medical Practice in Silver Street with a...
Plans for 36 homes have been approved in Mosterton by West Dorset District Council’s Planning Committee. Stonewater submitted a planning application for a site next to Windsor Close, on the south-western edge of the village. The development consists of 28 houses and eight bungalows. Once completed,...
Humphries Kirk is putting the finishing touches to its plans for the Top O’ Town Lunch Club in Dorchester on Wednesday 21 February. The Lunch Club will take place at the Wessex Royale Hotel in Dorchester. Humphries Kirk is pleased to invite guest speaker and local resident, Steve Howard,...
To see our volunteering opportunities, visit www.dorsetwildifetrust.org.uk/volunteering THUR 1 CURE YOUR OWN BACON (KINGCOMBE CENTRE COURSE), 12pm – 4.30pm. Dry-cure your own bacon to take home. No previous experience required, this is the perfect course for those would like to make bacon for the first time, or wish to...
To mark the arrival of Dippy at The Dorset County Museum, Dorchester’s Brewery Square has mapped out the route with an interactive trail of Diplodocus footprints, to guide visitors to their final destination. Launching on Saturday, February 10 at 3pm, the trail in Brewery Square will be officially opened...
Brewery Square is planning to surprise its customers with a series of free treats as part of Random Acts of Kindness Day on Saturday, February 17. Throughout the day the centre management team will be surprising randomly chosen shoppers and diners by paying for their shopping trips, meals or...
Officers investigating the theft of an elderly man’s bicycle in Bridport are pleased to say it has been reunited with its owner. The bike, belonging to an 83-year-old local man, was left against railings in South Street near to Bridport Town Hall at 3pm on Wednesday 24 January...
Officers are issuing a CCTV image of a woman they would like to identify following the theft of an elderly man’s bicycle in Bridport. The bike was left against some railings in South Street near to Bridport Town Hall at 3pm on Wednesday 24 January 2018 but was...
Whilst the short, cold days of January are not enough to dampen the enthusiasm of Dorset's nature watchers it can limit their opportunities to get out and about! To be fair, of all the months in the year, January is often the quietest for surprises. Unless there is a...
