A MOTORCYCLIST killed in a road accident in North Dorset has been named.

Philip Leslie Binns, 54, a financial advisor from Shaftesbury, died in the town’s hospital from injuries sustained in a collision with a Ford Transit Connect van on the B3081 at about 8.20pm on Monday (25).

An inquest into Mr Binns’ death was opened and adjourned at Blandford magistrates’ court on Wednesday (27).

Witnesses to the collision should contact Dorset Police on 01202 222222.