Police appeal for witnesses after man falls in stream

Updated 5:46pm Sunday 1st January 2012

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to two incidents in Litton Cheney, near Dorchester, after a man suffered serious injuries.

Chinese lanterns spark numerous false alarms for the fire service this morning

Updated 9:48am Sunday 1st January 2012

Firefighters were called to numerous false alarms in the early hours today following New Year’s Eve celebrations letting off Chinese lanterns.

Campervan destroyed by a blaze this morning

Updated 9:54am Sunday 1st January 2012

A campervan at Greenhill Barton on Coombe Valley Road was completely destroyed by a blaze this morning.

Updated: Victim airlifted to hospital after stabbing in Bridport

Updated 3:51pm Saturday 31st December 2011

A MAN has been airlifted to hospital in a potential life threatening condition after receiving stab wounds to the torso, face and hands.

Plea to patients in bid to save Bridport hospital

Updated 4:40pm Saturday 31st December 2011

CAMPAIGNERS want to hear from patients as they open a new front in their fight to save vital services at Bridport Community Hospital.

Reed's rocket inspires Terras

Updated 6:27pm Saturday 31st December 2011

STEPHEN Reed’s outrageous opener paved the way for a fine victory for the Terras at the Bob Lucas Stadium.

Weymouth animal rescue centres are inundated with pets

Updated 11:30am Saturday 31st December 2011

INUNDATED animal rescue centres say more dogs are in need of their help than ever before.

Hunt is on to find Littlemoor dog's owners

Updated 11:00am Saturday 31st December 2011

AN emaciated dog that wandered into a Littlemoor greengrocers will be spending the New Year in the care of the RSPCA.

New Year Honours: MBEs for Dorset residents

Updated 11:01am Saturday 31st December 2011

The great and the good have been recognised in the Queen's New year Honours announced today. Tireless charity workers. community volunteers and an Antarctic scientist are among those honoured.

Breaking news Terras game to go ahead despite break-in

Updated 11:40am Saturday 31st December 2011

THIS afternoon's game between Weymouth and St Albans City (1pm) will go ahead despite a break-in at the Bob Lucas Stadium.

Portland stabbing: Woman charged with murder

Updated 5:24pm Friday 30th December 2011

A WOMAN has been charged with the murder of Martin Rusling in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Weymouth man Jamie Austin denies 16 fraud charges

Updated 4:10pm Friday 30th December 2011

A Weymouth man has denied 16 charges of fraud. Jamie Austin, of Southview Road, Weymouth, appeared before Dorchester Crown Court on December 23 and pleased not guilty to all the charges of fraud.

Amputee boxer is back in business

Updated 11:30am Friday 30th December 2011

TALENTED teenager Jon Jo Look is determined that losing his lower leg in a devastating accident will not hold him back in the boxing ring.

Portlanders to have say on housing development

Updated 3:30pm Friday 30th December 2011

PEOPLE living in Portland will get the chance to have their say on a new housing development.

West Dorset pensioner first benefactor of grant-funded logs to keep her warm this winter

Updated 3:00pm Friday 30th December 2011

A PENSIONER in West Dorset is looking forward to a warm winter thanks to grant-funded logs.

Terras in 1,000 bid

Updated 8:35am Friday 30th December 2011

BRENDON King calls on town to turn out in force for New Year’s Eve clash.

Tablets to replace paperwork in Dorset courts

Updated 4:00pm Thursday 29th December 2011

PROSECUTORS in Dorset will soon be ditching their paper files and using tablet devices in the courtroom.

Musical treat to see the New Year in Dorchester

Updated 3:00pm Thursday 29th December 2011

A MUSICAL bonanza in aid of an injured soldiers’ charity is set to bring in the New Year in style in Dorchester.

Stabbing horror rocks Portland

Updated 11:30am Thursday 29th December 2011

A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death on Portland.

Dorset residents urged to wrap up to keep warm this winter

Updated 1:00pm Thursday 29th December 2011

DORSET residents are being urged to stay safe, warm and well.

Chunky monkey Oshine is one super slimmer at Bovington ape sanctuary

Updated 12:00pm Thursday 29th December 2011

A New Year’s resolution for Britain’s fattest orang-utan has paid off after she lost a quarter of her body weight.

King: Weymouth plan ahead of schedule

Updated 8:32am Thursday 29th December 2011

BRENDON King is adamant the Terras still have a long way to go if his ambitions for the club are to be realised.

Rolls refutes Kettering speculation

Updated 8:00pm Tuesday 27th December 2011

GEORGE Rolls has described reports linking him with a possible takeover of Kettering Town as comical.

Breaking news Crash cleared at Dorchester

Updated 3:04pm Tuesday 27th December 2011

DORCHESTER'S A35 bypass was partially blocked following a collision involving three vehicles.

50 firefighters battle thatched property blaze

Updated 11:30am Tuesday 27th December 2011

A COUPLE had a lucky escape when their home went up in flames.

The Dorset fire and rescue service keeping us safe this Christmas

Updated 1:07pm Tuesday 27th December 2011

THE lights may be dazzling, the tree may look wonderful and Christmas dinner may be cooking in the oven – but that doesn’t mean festive cheer can’t go up in smoke.

Terras versus Magpies friendly called off

Updated 11:48am Tuesday 27th December 2011

TOMORROW'S proposed friendly between Weymouth and Dorchester Town at the Bob Lucas Stadium has been called off.