Two mountain bikes stolen from Poole High Street
TWO mountain bikes have been stolen from outside a property in Poole High Street. The theft occurred at around 5.35pm…
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CCTV appeal after bike stolen from rack near Poole Bus Station
POLICE want to trace this person in connection with a bike theft near Poole Bus Station. The theft occurred at…
Fears new housing targets could add over 100,000 residents to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A CAMPAIGN group has issued a stark warning that proposed government housing targets could result in a “unprecedented” population…
How woolly hoods are helping Dora recover from illegal ‘ear cropping’ procedure
DORSET pooch Dora is dealing with cropped ears this winter by wearing a specially-knitted hood – complete with woolly…
Two people injured in Poole car crash
TWO people have been injured in Poole following a car crash near the Hungerford roundabout. Last Wednesday, January 8, a…
Man arrested after shop fronts, four vehicles and telephone box damaged in Poole
A 32-YEAR-old man has been arrested after a wave of criminal damage in Poole on New Year’s Day. Two shop…
Dream comes true as Dorchester student gets his pilot’s wings – and wins award
A DORCHESTER student has achieved his dream after he performed a solo flight for the first time. James Hall, a…
Calls to speed up clean-up operation in Dorchester following fire
DORCHESTER’S mayor is urging authorities to act “as quickly as possible” to clean up a street and carry out…
Woman reportedly on cocaine during school run among drink/drug driving arrests over Christmas
MORE than 300 calls to police were made by members of the public in Dorset over the festive period…
Dorset businesses urged to take note of these changes to waste collections
NEW rules surrounding waste collections are set to come into place later this year in Dorset. Businesses and organisations will…
Almost 5% increase to council tax proposed in Dorset
DORSET households could see their council tax rise by just under 5% from April. Councillors will today (January 9) debate…
Woman handed suspended prison sentence for mistreating chihuahua, Poppy
A CHRISTCHURCH woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence and banned from keeping animals for 10 years after…
Milestone reached in Dorset County Hospital charity appeal
SIGNIFICANT enhancements to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester are one step closer after a charity appeal reached a significant…
Picture appeal after woman assaulted near Dorchester
POLICE are appealing for help to identify a person they would like to speak to in connection with the…
New bus stops being installed in Christchurch High Street
WORK is underway to replace two bus shelters in Christchurch. Passengers using the High Street stops are set to benefit…
Snow could hit Purbeck towns as Met Office issues fresh weather warning
A WEATHER warning for snow has been issued – covering much of Dorset and parts of Purbeck. The Met Office…
Friends to run seven marathons in just seven days across Dorset for charity
TWO men whose families have been affected by cancer are set to run seven back-to-back marathons in seven days…
50% rise in visitors marks ‘exceptional year’ for Purbeck Mining Museum
VISITOR numbers at a Purbeck museum increased by 50% in a year. The work of volunteers at the Purbeck Mining…
Purbeck photographer planting trees after witnessing deforestation around the world
AN AWARD-winning Purbeck photographer is passing on his love of nature by planting a tree for every job he…
Muddy Dog Dash 2025: How to sign up for Lewis-Manning event
THE Muddy Dog Dash is returning to Upton Country Park in March. A fundraiser for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, the event…
CCTV released after woman injured in “nasty” Poole assault
POLICE want to trace this person after a woman was injured during a “nasty” assault in Poole. The incident unfolded…