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A north Dorset farmer who mistreated dozens of sheep has been convicted of animal cruelty.

Cain and Kalup Hughes were sentenced to years in jail after threatening motorists in February 2025.

The Dorset History Centre in Dorchester is the archives service and local studies library for Bournemouth, Christchurch, Dorset and Poole.

If you’re feeling a financial pinch after the festive holidays, why not take a free money coaching class this January?

Dorchester Library & Learning Centre hosted a Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) Festive Spread on 18 December with 26 guests attending.

Following the discovery of bird flu in several swans, measures are being taken to reduce any risk to the public.

The booking system will now be introduced in Wimborne, Dorchester, Shaftesbury and Sherborne in 2026, instead of this year.

The Dorset Open showcases over 100 selected works aiming to capture the essence of the region’s landscape, people, history and culture.

Manor Farm at Hilfield Dorchester has been fined £6,000 and will have to pay costs totalling £10,158.50 after being found guilty.

Dorset Council is organising a service at the Memorial Area outside County Hall in Dorchester on Friday 15 August.