Sturminster Newton

At its height, 45 firefighters tackled the blaze at the property in Kingston, Sturminster Newton.

The occupants of a van and a car are rescued after floods in two Dorset villages.

Marsh Fritillary butterfly numbers have more than doubled at Lydlinch Common during an annual survey

The bridge and Newton Hill will close to traffic and pedestrians while it is resurfaced.

Dorset Council said drivers travelling in that part of Sturminster Newton should expect delays.

Dorset COP is being billed as the county's own community-led "conference of the parties".

Dorset Police responded after reports of an attack in Sturminster Newton on 30 September.