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Part of the new Swanage Downs nature reserve. Picture: Sustainable Swanage

New Swanage nature reserve set to be launched

A LAUNCH event for a newly-designated Swanage nature reserve will take place this month. Residents are being urged to drop…

Christchurch Harbour

Warning to boat owners after ‘suspicious activity’ in Christchurch

BOAT owners in Christchurch have been warned of ‘suspicious activity’ in the harbour. An alert has been sent out by…

The Bibbi Altona a similar vessel to the Bibby Stockholm that is set to be installed at Portland Port. Picture: Wikipedia

Home Office reveals barge plan for 500 asylum seekers off Dorset coast

DORSET will be home to the first berthed vessel in the UK to be used to house asylum seekers. The…

Face masks will no longer be required at Dorset County Hospital

Covid mask mandate at Dorset County Hospital to end

MASKS will no longer be mandatory at a Dorset hospital from next week (April 11). Dorset County Hospital has announced…

The rescue operation at the top of the cliff near White Nothe. Picture: Wyke Coastguard CRT

Drama as ‘trapped’ man rescued from cliff near White Nothe

A MAN was rescued from Dorset cliffs after an emergency call. The victim was picked up from 70 metres down…

The incident happened in Old Orchard, Poole, said police. Picture: Google/Pixabay

Boy, 16, arrested after man injured in ‘altercation’ in Poole

A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested after a man was injured during an an altercation. Detectives investigating a reported assault,…

The couple were assaulted in Christchurch High Street. Picture: Dorset Police/Google

CCTV appeal after man and woman assaulted in Christchurch

A MAN and a woman were assaulted in Christchurch in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incident unfolded at…

Easter holiday activities in Dorset

Easter holiday activities on offer in Dorset

THE Easter holidays are well underway and families across Dorset and beyond are looking for things to do. Here are…