Cameras fitted in offenders’ homes and “smell detectors” to catch out drug use in and outside of prison could be introduced as new technology to monitor criminals and curb reoffending. Tech companies ...

US President Donald Trump said that Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen. Mr Trump announced the development on ...

Sherborne Town Council is among the objectors to an alcohol licence for a new supermarket at a former bank building. The council fears it could lead to noise and disturbance in the area, 87-89 Cheap ...

The number of NHS operations carried out in private hospitals or clinics has hit a record high, according to new analysis. Data from the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) show that ...

Spending by councils on transporting children with Send to schools is predicted to increase to around £1.97 billion in 2025/26, a report suggests.

Compensation payments will increase up to tenfold from July 2 for problems such as low pressure, disruptions to supply or sewer flooding.

Childhood obesity has risen to “alarming” levels, academics have said as they called for action to prevent unhealthy lifestyles setting in among babies and toddlers. Experts said that a child’s ...

An activist for the LGBTQ+ community who founded the only library dedicated to queer literature in Portland says it is vital people see ...

Thousands of women with advanced breast cancer could be denied life-extending drugs because of the “unfair” way they are assessed for use on the health service, a charity has warned. Breast Cancer Now ...

OFFICERS are reminding the public of the importance of driving safely and they will be focusing their efforts to reduce road traffic collisions ...