Tait ap Ellis

A final decision will be made next week Picture: BCP Council

£6m plan to strengthen Poole Bridge and Twin Sails

TWO iconic bridges in Poole are set to see a £6 million investment to ensure they stand the test…

Police are keen to speak to any witnesses Picture: Google

Lorry crash near Wareham sees driver taken to hospital

A DRIVER was taken to hospital after a crash between a lorry and a car near Wareham yesterday. A black…

Judges commended the use of sustainable practices Picture: Swanage Town Council

Swanage Beach Gardens retains national award

BEACH Gardens in Swanage has once again been recognised as one of the best-maintained parks in the UK. It was…

King George's Play Area Picture: Swanage Town Council

Wasp warning at Swanage play area

THE public are being advised to take care following reports of “a significant number” of wasps taking up a…

Cllr Bill Revans (Somerset Council), cllr Ian Thorn (Wiltshire Council), cllr Millie Earl (BCP Council) and cllr Nick Ireland (Dorset Council) Pictures: BCPC/DC/SC/WC

Wessex council leaders push again for devolution

COUNCIL leaders across the Wessex area are once again pushing for devolution and the creation of a Mayoral…

Anvil Point became quite busy as various crews worked together to rescue the man Picture: Swanage Coastguard

Fallen climber rescued from Anvil Point

TWO helicopters were deployed to rescue a climber that had fallen down a cliff near the Anvil Point Lighthouse…

Picture: Busby Auctioneers & Valuers

Stunning royal purse – with hidden message inside – to be sold in Dorset

AN Edwardian Austro-Hungarian 18-carat gold purse is set to go on sale in Bridport. The two-colour yellow and white gold…

The idea is set to be discussed at BCP Council next Wednesday (July 14) Picture: BCP Council

Cross-pavement EV charging could be launched in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A NEW cross-pavement electric vehicle charging trial could be introduced across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This would mean EV users…

Some big acts are set to play at this year's festival Picture: Poole Harbour Festival

‘Mini Glastonbury’: Festival to welcome thousands later this month

15,000 PEOPLE are expected to descend on Poole later this month for the Poole Harbour Festival. Set up ten years…

Phase one of the design Picture: Swanage Skatepark Community/Project King Ramps

Feedback wanted over Swanage Skatepark design plans

SWANAGE skatepark is set to be rebuilt – and the public is asked to help influence its design. Fundraisers at…