Sturminster Newton7 Nov 2024Speed campaigners urge 20mph limits across countyThe 20's Plenty campaign calls for the lowering of speed limits in most towns and villages.7 Nov 2024Dorset21 Oct 2024Defibrillator and medicine stolen from dentistsA local man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the Sturminster Newton robbery.21 Oct 2024Dorset9 Oct 2024Pumpkin harvests ravaged by 'army of slugs'National Trust gardeners say it has been a poor season for growing squashes and pumpkins.9 Oct 2024England7 Oct 2024Pantry expands services due to growing needThe Vale Pantry said it could collect surplus food to turn into meals at its new premises.7 Oct 2024Dorset4 Oct 2024Crews 'alarmed by missing fire engines' after cutsThe Fire Brigades Union says crews were given "no official notice" of the cuts. 4 Oct 2024England26 Aug 2024King's former security guard free of terminal cancerAllan Peters from Sturminster Newton even received a letter of condolence from King Charles III.26 Aug 2024England3 Jun 2024River bank to be tested following slippage concernsAbout 500 large nails which were drilled into the River Stour earlier in the year will be checked.3 Jun 202426 May 2024Dorset Big Picture: Sunday's image of the countyShowcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.26 May 2024Dorset25 May 2024Dorset Big Picture: Saturday's image of the countyShowcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.25 May 2024Dorset