New Lidl store announces grand opening
SUPERMARKET giant Lidl will officially open its new Sandford store next week, marking the launch with a community celebration…
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Teen, 13, arrested after pregnant women hit by e-scooter in Poole
A TEENAGE boy has been arrested in connection with a crash that saw a pregnant woman taken to hospital…
Business is booming as millions of town centre trips made in winter
BUSINESSES in Poole are reporting growing momentum into 2026 with 5 million trips made to the town centre during…
‘Do not approach him’: Man wanted for alleged sexual offences
POLICE are conducting a manhunt for a 31-year-old from Poole wanted in connection with alleged sexual offences. Bradley Elsworth is…
Moped rider, aged in his 80s, dies in single vehicle crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage after a moped rider aged in his 80s died…
Robbers who tried dragging people from their cars jailed
TWO robbers who threatened motorists and dragged them from their vehicles have been jailed following an investigation by detectives. Cain…
Rare Lucian Freud etchings to go on display in Poole
POOLE Museum invites visitors to step into the creative world of Lucian Freud with a free exhibition all about…
County among top ten safest in England, latest figures reveal
OVERALL crime has fallen again in Dorset, cementing the county’s position among the ten safest areas in England, according…
Dozens of Dorset schools closed amid weather warning and transport cancellation
DOZENS of Dorset schools are closed today (January 30) amid warnings of more bad weather across the south west. In…
Baby born in serious condition after e-scooter hits pregnant mother
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a pregnant woman and her baby were seriously injured in a collision involving…
Council housing service among England’s best following inspection
BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole Council’s housing service, BCP Homes, has been awarded the highest possible grade for its services…
Man in his 20s seriously injured in Hurn crash
A MAN in his 20s suffered serious injuries after a crash in Hurn on Tuesday (January 27). Police are appealing…
Museum to host half-term Wizard of Oz inspired family trail
FAMILIES are invited to step into a world of magic, imagination and adventure next month as Wimborne’s award‑winning Museum…
Warning to drivers as Storm Chandra hits Dorset roads
PEOPLE are being urged to take care when driving through surface waters in Dorset – after firefighters were called…
Drummers aim to beat the competition during Poole contest
THE next generation of beat makers will be celebrated during the 2026 Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year competition…
TV fav Chris Packham to appear in bird festival
THE MIGRATION Festival returns to Careys Secret Garden near Wareham with two winter weekends exploring migration through people, wildlife and the natural…
Sir Mark Rylance applauds film festival in 30th year
ACCLAIMED actor and director Sir Mark Rylance praises a “remarkable” film festival as it gears up to mark its…
Hundreds take part in off-shore counter terrorism exercise
A MAJOR counter terrorism drill aboard a cross-channel ferry brought together multiple agencies at Poole Port yesterday. Several hundred people…
Public advised of emergency services drill at Poole Port
RESIDENTS and businesses around Poole are advised not to be alarmed as police and emergency services carry out a…
Dig deep for a muddy good time when fun run returns
IT’S READY, steady and get muddy when the much-anticipated Dorset Mud Run returns for a weekend of laughter, teamwork…