Deceased cat found in fly-tipped rubbish with a cord around its neck
WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF ANIMAL ABUSE A CAT – sadly deceased – was found in a pile…
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Poole man handed suspended sentence over Bere Regis crash that killed woman
MICHAEL Stewart, of Poole, has received a suspended jail sentence after admitting causing the crash in Bere Regis that…
Police appeal to find missing Christchurch teen Charlie Smith, 13
POLICE have appealed for help tracing teenager Charlie Smith – who has gone missing from Christchurch. The 13-year-old was last…
How you can help send Christmas presents from Dorset around the world
A DORSET business has launched its annual appeal to help send Christmas presents to the less fortunate around the…
Early morning theft of electric bike in Poole sparks police appeal
POLICE are trying to identify a man after an electric bike was allegedly stolen in Poole. Police say a black…
Dorset Council joins ‘expression of interest’ in devolution with Wiltshire and Somerset
DORSET could be set to join forces with neighbouring Somerset and Wiltshire in a bid to unlock more powers…
Pensioners recreate Taylor Swift, David Bowie and Adele album covers to highlight ageing stereotypes
ICONIC album covers are being recreated by Dorset pensioners to challenge the stereotypes of ageing. Five older people in the…
Plans for 67 new homes on edge of Bere Regis
PLANS have been submitted to build 67 houses on the edge of a Dorset village. Wyatt Homes submitted a full…
Why you should keep your dog away from conkers this autumn
A POOLE vet has issued a warning to dog owners over the dangers of conkers and acorns as the…
Poole care home resident reunites with son to celebrate 102nd birthday
A CARE home resident in Poole celebrated her 102nd birthday by being reunited with her son. Pam Primavesi, who stays…
Man left in hospital after “altercation” at Christchurch pub
POLICE are keen to trace this person after an assault at a pub in Christchurch which left a man…
Christchurch and Poole town centres could be “brightened up” under new plans
PLANS to “brighten up” and improve the town centres in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) will be discussed this…
New service launched at Bournemouth’s Health Sciences University to help people with back and joint pain
A NEW Rapid Access Service designed to help people with back pain, joint pain, tendon pain, sports injuries or…
Poole counselling service celebrates three years of providing low-cost support
A COUNSELLING service in Poole is celebrating three years of helping the community through its affordable mental health services. Set…
Second person charged over alleged stabbing of teen in Poole
A SECOND man has been charged in connection with an incident that saw a teenager stabbed in Poole. Dorset Police…
Poole man who repaired laptops for disadvantaged children wins BBC Make A Difference Award
A POOLE man who went above and beyond to help children in his community has been recognised with a…
Moped forced off the road by thieves in Christchurch – who rode the bike off
A MOPED was stolen after the rider was forced off the road in Christchurch. The incident unfolded on Barrack Road…
Couple arrived in Swanage in style for RNLI fundraiser
A COUPLE who are attempting to visit all the UK’s lifeboat stations in 911 hours in their RNLI decked…
Swanage Railway Autumn Steam Gala 2024 cancelled
SWANAGE Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala has been cancelled. The event, which was set to take place from October 25 to…
Woman in her 70s seriously injured after being hit by car in Dorchester
A WOMAN in her 70s was left with “serious injuries” after being hit by a car in Dorchester. The woman,…
Weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in Dorset
DORSET is being warned to prepare for thunderstorms after a weather warning was issued for the south west -…