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Andy is coming to Swanage in December Pictures: Google/Andy Parsons

Comedian Andy Parsons to return to Swanage with new tour

ANDY Parsons, best known for his role on the hit show Mock The Week, is returning to The Mowlem…

Firefighters assisted the Coastguard in the rescue at Dancing Ledge, near Swanage. Pictures: DWFRS

Police investigate arson after series of blazes in Wareham and heathlands

POLICE are investigating a series of fires that were started across Purbeck in March.

The workshops provided an opportunity for older people to raise concerns with police Picture: Dorset Police

Older drivers in Dorset given reminder on road safety from police

MORE than 100 older drivers took part in a series of workshops in Dorchester last week to get advice…

Those opposed to the development say the nearby GP would suffer Pictures: Hallam Land

“Stop expanding Crossways”: Plan for 145 houses comes under fire

CONTROVERSIAL plans have been put together which could see 145 houses built on land west of Crossways in Purbeck. Hallam…

Wareham firefighter bids farewell after 41 years of service

A FIREFIGHTER who has spent the last 41 years helping extinguish blazes across Dorset and Wiltshire is hanging up…

Swanage residents want an open dialogue with the hostel about their plans Picture: Jen Wright

“Talk with us”: Calls for transparency over plans to fell dozens of trees at Swanage hostel

SWANAGE residents are appealing for a youth hostel to provide more information about their plans to fell more than…

Picture: Wilkswood Reggae Festival

Two festivals near Swanage cancelled and fall into liquidation

A REGGAE festival and a popular dance festival near Swanage will not go ahead later this year. Wolkswood Reggae Festival,…

Review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

THE Chitty Chitty Bang Bang musical at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre is a beloved musical based on the 1968 film…

Dolphin enables disabled people to see areas of Poole Harbour they may not normally be able to see Picture Friends of Dolphin

Poole charity Dolphin seeks support to replace vital boat for disabled passengers

A CHARITY which provides opportunities for disabled people to enjoy Poole Harbour is looking to upgrade…

The Red Arrows flying over Swanage in 2017 Picture: Swanage Carnival

Red arrows to soar over Swanage Carnival

THE Swanage skyline will be painted red, white and blue, as the Red Arrows will officially…