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Have your say on housing in Purbeck parish: Here’s how

PEOPLE can have their say over housing needs in a Purbeck parish in a new survey. Dorset Council and Dorset…

SEND and disability Let’s Talk events planned across Dorset this month

FAMILIES can discuss special educational needs and disability provision at a series of events in Dorset this month. Professionals and…

Arrests after brawl – reportedly involving a knife, baseball bat and golf club – in Poole

TWO people have been arrested after a brawl in Poole which reportedly involved people armed with a knife, a…

Dorchester town centre pedestrian crossings to be upgraded

TWO pedestrian crossings first installed 20 years ago in Dorchester’s town centre will be upgraded – with work starting…

Knoll Beach accessibility work praised by wheelchair users

A YEAR long programme of enhancements has taken place to make Knoll Beach more accessible for less able visitors. The…

First Wessex has announced changes to the timetable in Dorset for the winter

Winter bus timetable changes in Dorset revealed

NEW winter timetables for buses in Dorset have been revealed – including a boost for students. Bus company First Wessex…

Man comes forward after woman injured in Poole incident

A MAN came forward after a CCTV appeal following an incident in Poole last month. Officers investigating the incident, which…

Person dies after being hit by train in Dorchester

A PERSON has died after being hit by a train in Dorchester. Emergency services attended Dorchester South railway station around…

More than 1,000 comfort bags have been handed out at DCH

More than 1,000 ‘comfort bags’ handed to patients at DCH

A DRIVE to provide comfort bags to people unexpectedly admitted to hospital has been hailed a huge success. Since the…

‘Nature Buddies’ to help people engage with nature across Dorset

NEW ‘Nature Buddies’ will help break down barriers hindering people from engaging with nature. The network of specially trained volunteers…