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Increased police patrols for Poole street after arson incidents

POLICE are stepping up patrols on Princess Road in Poole after a series of arson incidents throughout the year. A…

Baby orangutan finds new family at Monkey World

A 12-week old orangutan, whose mother could not feed him, has joined his new family at Monkey World in…

81-year-old Ita from Poole celebrates 50-year career in care

ITA Graven has no plans on retiring – despite recently marking half a century of looking after care home…

Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home, in Swanage, on Wednesday morning

UPDATE: Woman, 60, arrested over Swanage care home deaths released

A WOMAN arrested in connection with the deaths of three people at a Swanage care home has been…

The Gainsborough Care Home, in Ulwell Road, Swanage. Picture: Google

Woman, 60, arrested after three deaths at Swanage care home

A 60-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested as the investigation into three deaths at a Swanage care home continues. Detectives…

The Gainsborough Care Home, in Ulwell Road, Swanage. Picture: Google

Three people found dead at Swanage care home

THREE people have died in ‘unexplained’ circumstances at a Swanage care home. Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home,…

Special poppy pint glasses will be on offer at pubs in Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset and beyond. Picture: Marston's

Where you can get your special Poppy Appeal pint glass in aid of the RBL

MANY of us – in our unruly teenage years perhaps – may have taken a pint glass we liked…

Growing Dorset winery, Langham Wine Estate, is looking to expand

A WINERY near Dorchester has plans to streamline its wine making processes under one roof with new plans. Langham Wine…

Man dies after being pulled from Poole Quay

POLICE have confirmed a man has died at The Quay in Poole despite efforts by emergency services. Dorset Police received…

Senior carer Louise Gibson and general manager Mevin Sohorye have been shortlisted in the Great British Care Awards 2024

Poole care home pair nominated for prestigious awards

TWO Dorset care home staff members are celebrating after being named on the shortlist for prestigious regional awards. General manager…