The eastbound carriageway of the A35 (Troytown Lane) between Stinsford Roundabout and Bere Regis Roundabout will be shut on Thursday, August 7. The closure will be in place between 9.30am and 3.30pm ...

Firefighters were alerted Friday evening of a fire at the landfill on the north edge of town. Baxter Fire responded to assist Galena Fire. About 9:15 p.m.