Arrest after two people assaulted during Poole burglary
TWO people were assaulted and threatened by burglars at a Poole property. Dorset Police detectives are investigating after the incident,…
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in Dorset to meet Ukrainian troops
DEFENCE Secretary Ben Wallace was in Dorset this week. On Wednesday (February 22), Mr Wallace was at Bovington Camp to…
‘It’s like the war’: Shortages hit south west supermarkets
“IT’S like something out of the war.” So said one shopper browsing empty shelves at Morrisons in Wincanton. But her search…
Swanage Jazz Festival 2023 returns to ‘traditional home’
A RAFT of acts have been unveiled for the 32nd Swanage Jazz Festival. The event, featuring an extended Friday programme,…
Child sex offender Adam Weeks jailed for eight years
A DORSET man has been jailed after admitting a series of sexual offences involving children. Adam Matthew Weeks, of Christchurch,…
Bag of cocaine found at scene of crash near Dorchester
A BAG of cocaine was recovered from the scene of a crash in Dorchester. Police are appealing for information after…
Care homes’ random acts of kindness spread some joy
KIND-HEARTED residents and staff at a number of care homes have been spreading joy through a number of ‘random’…
PICTURES: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Lulworth Camp in Dorset
UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Dorset last week.
Gym bids to raise roof repair funds
PIDDLEHINTON Gym, a local community hub for indoor sports and recreational activities at Piddlehinton Enterprise Park, is fundraising to…
11 great drinks real winter warmers
Spring is on the horizon, but these drinks – all produced in the South-West of England – are the…