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The crash happened on the A351 Wareham Road, near the Blackhill Roundabout. Picture: Google

Arrest after motorbike crash that left rider in a critical condition

A MAN has been arrested after a crash involving two motorbikes which saw one rider airlifted to hospital in…

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…

The man was found on the A35 Christchurch Bypass. Picture: Google

Cyclist seriously injured in incident on A35 Christchurch Bypass

A MAN suffered serious injuries on the A35 Christchurch Bypass on Thursday (March 14). Police are appealing for information after…

The alleged incident occurred in Trinity Street, Dorchester, police said. Picture: Google

Pedestrian told driver to slow down – and was allegedly racially abused

A DRIVER is alleged to have racially abused a pedestrian who told them to slow down on a Dorchester…

Police carried out a number of operations over the festive period. Picture: Dorset Police

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…

New bus stops are being installed in Christchurch High Street. Picture: Google

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…

Man arrested after Poole bus crash that left two people injured

A MAN has been arrested after a crash in Poole which left two people with serious injuries. The incident, which…

The works were planned for January, 2025 Pictures: Dorset Council

Planned junction improvements near Upton Country Park postponed – again

PLANNED improvements to a notorious junction near Upton Country Park have once again been delayed.

Work will take place at Maumbury Cross during the first half of 2025. Picture: Dorset Council

Months of traffic lights planned during major junction overhaul in Dorchester

WORK on a major overhaul at a busy Dorchester junction – including the installation of pedestrian crossings – is…

UK roadworks lifted from TODAY to help ease Christmas journeys

ROADWORKS are being put on hold from today in a bid to make people’s journeys for Christmas as smooth…