Police campaign to boost business and shopper safety this Christmas
A NEW police campaign is helping people – and businesses – in Dorset have a Safer Christmas. The initiative, from…
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Free soft drinks for designated drivers in Purbeck this Christmas: Here’s where
DESIGNATED drivers can claim free soft drinks at dozens of pubs and clubs this Christmas. Dorset Police has launched the…
Supermarket vouchers on offer to low-income Dorset households: How to apply
DORSET households struggling during the cost-of-living crisis will be able to apply for supermarket vouchers next week. Round 4 of…
Controversial Wareham wind turbines – your questions answered by landowner
AFTER decades of legal wrangling and planning paralysis, four wind turbines are being installed near Wareham. The project has seen…
New firefighter training centre plan for Dorset town revealed
A NEW fire service training centre could be built in Dorset. Plans have been submitted to Dorset Council by the…
Dorset Wildlife Trust looking for Purbeck volunteers
NATURE-minded people are being urged to volunteer for a Dorset charity. The Dorset Wildlife Trust is appealing for people aged…
Xmas tree collections in Weymouth, Dorchester and beyond will boost hospice charity
HOUSEHOLDS can book in a collection for their real Christmas tree – and help a county charity. As decorations start…
Snow hits parts of Dorset and Hampshire – with a weather warning in place
SNOW has hit parts of Dorset and Hampshire – causing problems on the roads. A weather warning for snow and…
Positive Keith’s reindeer raising vital funds for Dorset cancer charity
A RETIRED engineer living with inoperable liver cancer has used his skills to help a charity supporting those with…
Roadworks: Resurfacing works on Dorset roads in December
RESURFACING works are continuing on Dorset roads throughout December – with drivers being warned of closures. Dorset Council highways maintenance…
Christmas market in Swanage, plans unveiled
A CHRISTMAS market will take place in Swanage on Saturday (December 2). Visitors will be able…
Poole hospice team highly commended at prestigious awards ceremony
A POOLE hospice was shortlisted for a top honour at a prestigious national awards ceremony. The Forest Holme Hospice took…
Land Rovers and mini golf now on offer at Moors Valley Country Park
VISITORS braved the rain to have a splashing time at a new Dorset attraction. Children, park rangers, council staff and…
Dorset spot tops Lonely Planet list of best beaches in the world for winter
A SPOT on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast has topped a list of the world’s best beaches to visit in winter. Travel…
Swanage family left devastated by Christmas loss backs NHS campaign
A SWANAGE family left devastated by loss is urging people to remember lost loved ones – and help the…
Christmas lights at Corfe Castle – plans unveiled
THE Christmas lights at Corfe Castle are set to be switched on this Thursday (December 2) –…
Jobs created on Bibby Stockholm – and asylum seekers volunteering locally
MORE than 20 jobs have been created as the number of asylum seekers moving on to the Bibby…
RNLI rescue boat filling with water in Poole Harbour
A LIFEBOAT crew rescued a boat as it started to fill with water after running aground off…
New Swanage florist to blossom in 2024 opening
SWANAGE will finally have a flower shop, with a new outlet opening on the high street in…
Dorchester man Jack Rowland, 24, jailed for rape and violence offences
A MAN has been jailed for rape and assault offences following two violent incidents in West Dorset – including…
Santa trading his sleigh for a lifeboat at Swanage Pier lights switch-on
SANTA is set to arrive in style to turn on the Christmas lights at Swanage Pier. Father Christmas will trade…