Huge crowds turned out for the annual raft race Picture: Wareham Wednesdays

Wareham Wednesdays team celebrate a summer of family fun

THE team at Wareham Wednesdays have reflected on the four evenings full of entertainment they provided…

Police said an investigation is underway Picture: Dorset Police

Gang of balaclava-wearing men attack and rob teenager in Dorchester

POLICE have launched an appeal after a teenager had his bank card stolen by a group…

Left: Princess Anne meeting Dorset's chief constable Amanda Pearson and right, cadet Amber Loring-Arnot handing the Princess Royal flowers Picture: Dorset Police

Pictures: Princess Royal opens flagship police HQ in Dorset

ROYALTY came to Dorset yesterday (October 6) to officially open a new flagship police headquarters in…

More than £2,500 has so far been raised Picture: Google

The Mowlem needs YOUR help to fix leaking roof

AN iconic Swanage landmark that is in desperate need of desperate support has launched a fundraiser…

Police want to speak to the man pictured Picture: British Transport Police

CCTV appeal after staff member choked out and stomped on in robbery in Wareham

A RAILWAY staff member in Wareham passed out when he was assaulted during a robbery last…

Power cuts could be a possibility Picture: Met Office

Storm Amy set to batter south coast as yellow weather warning issued

A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for this weekend as strong winds are set to…

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A new tenant is needed so the pub can reopen Picture: Punch Pubs

Sadness as historic family-run Purbeck pub closes

A PUB near Wareham loved by locals pulled its last pint earlier this week.

People are being asked to help shape the future of the town Picture: Dorset Coast Forum

How could Swanage town centre be improved?

PEOPLE are being encouraged to help shape the future of Swanage Town Centre. A…

Volunteers were quick to respond Picture: Swanage RNLI

RNLI volunteers battle gale force winds to rescue stuck yacht

SWANAGE lifeboat crew leaped into action to rescue three people on board a yacht at the…

Man charged after suspected late-night stabbing

A POOLE man has been charged by police after another man suffered suspected stab wounds to…

Bournemouth Bach Choir returns to Wimborne Minster

BOURNEMOUTH Bach Choir is gearing up to perform in Wimborne Minster later this year.

The consultation is open now Picture: Dorset Council

Residents urged to have say on affordable housing need in Purbeck village

A TWO week consultation is underway to determine the type of homes that area needed in…

The proposals come despite the vast majority of residents opposing the idea Picture: Google

Huge shake up planned as three new town councils proposed for Bournemouth, Broadstone and Poole

THREE new town councils could be created across Bournemouth and Poole as part of efforts to…

Gary Lineker posing with staff at The Greyhound Inn Picture: The Greyhound Inn

Gary Lineker poses with café staff in surprise visit to Dorset

FORMER Match of the Day host Gary Lineker surprised fans when he was spotted at a…

The pair's quoted total for roofing work amounted to a staggering £119,600 Picture: Dorset Council

Rogue roofers conned vulnerable people in Dorset out of more than £100,000

A COUPLE who made thousands of pounds by conning elderly and vulnerable people in Dorset with…

The festival takes place on October 3 to 4 Picture: BIFF

Christopher Eccleston announced as patron for Bournemouth International Film Festival

Christopher Eccleston announced as patron for Bournemouth International Film Festival ACCLAIMED former Doctor Who actor…

Mayor of Bournemouth Jackie Edwards cutting the tape with Sam Everard Picture: SAMEE

Ground-breaking hub for disabled entrepreneurs opens in Bournemouth

BOURNEMOUTH-based charity SAMEE has officially opened the doors to its new home, The SAMEE House, in…

Plans were approved last week Pictures: One Creative/Google

Dorchester building to be demolished and replaced with 79 affordable flats

A DORCHESTER building can now be demolished to make way for 79 affordable flats after plans…

The state the garden was left in after the rogue traders "work" Picture: Dorset Council

Rogue traders defrauded vulnerable man out of £36,000 – for trimming hedges in Dorchester

AN ELDERLY man was intimidated into paying way over the odds for a hedge trimming service…

The community gathered at the lifeboat station to mark the occasion Picture Swanage Lifeboat Station

Swanage RNLI celebrates 150 years of saving lives

A CORNERSTONE of Swanage life was celebrated at the weekend as the community came together for…

At least 10 fire-related fatalities involving e-bikes in the UK were recorded in just one year Picture: DWFR

E-bike safety warning: Hidden risks riders may not know about

E-BIKE riders are being urged to take extra care after two bikes recently caught fire in…