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Track upgrade ensures wildlife-friendly winter walking at Studland

WALKERS can now explore the Studland peninsula and all its wildlife throughout winter thanks to a major upgrade to…

Deceased cat found in fly-tipped rubbish with a cord around its neck

WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF ANIMAL ABUSE A CAT – sadly deceased – was found in a pile…

The tragic crash happened at the turning for Warren Road between Wool and Bere Regis. Picture: Google

Poole man handed suspended sentence over Bere Regis crash that killed woman

MICHAEL Stewart, of Poole, has received a suspended jail sentence after admitting causing the crash in Bere Regis that…

Charlie Smith, 13, from Christchurch, is missing. Picture: Dorset Police

Police appeal to find missing Christchurch teen Charlie Smith, 13

POLICE have appealed for help tracing teenager Charlie Smith – who has gone missing from Christchurch. The 13-year-old was last…

How you can help send Christmas presents from Dorset around the world

A DORSET business has launched its annual appeal to help send Christmas presents to the less fortunate around the…

Early morning theft of electric bike in Poole sparks police appeal

POLICE are trying to identify a man after an electric bike was allegedly stolen in Poole. Police say a black…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Dorset Council joins ‘expression of interest’ in devolution with Wiltshire and Somerset

DORSET could be set to join forces with neighbouring Somerset and Wiltshire in a bid to unlock more powers…

Maureen Capper, 80, as Madonna on her 1986 album, True Blue. Picture: Louise Ahrens/BCP Council

Pensioners recreate Taylor Swift, David Bowie and Adele album covers to highlight ageing stereotypes

ICONIC album covers are being recreated by Dorset pensioners to challenge the stereotypes of ageing. Five older people in the…

Plans for 67 new homes on edge of Bere Regis

PLANS have been submitted to build 67 houses on the edge of a Dorset village. Wyatt Homes submitted a full…

Why you should keep your dog away from conkers this autumn

A POOLE vet has issued a warning to dog owners over the dangers of conkers and acorns as the…