Family left with “massive emptiness” following hit and run
THE FAMILY of a young father of two who died after being hit by a car in Poole have…
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Brothers sentenced following reckless race on 30mph road
POOLE police are warning drivers of the dangers of excessive speed following a collision on Banks Road…
Man wanted after Poole petrol station worker attacked
OFFICERS in Poole are appealing for help to identify a man involved in an assault and criminal…
Investigation launched after man dies in suspected hit and run
POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in…
Waste collection and play areas among priorities for council
BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole Council is looking to build on a year of strong economic growth and community-focused projects. The…
Police respond to series of indecent exposure incidents
POLICE appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a series of indecent exposure incidents in…
Arrest after two women suffer facial injuries in altercation
A MAN has been arrested in connection with an incident where two women sustained injuries in Bournemouth. An altercation involving…
Urgent appeal after man stabbed near Christchurch takeaway
DETECTIVES have launched an urgent appeal for information after a man was stabbed in Christchurch late on Monday night. Police…
Emergency shelter activated for rough sleepers
AUTHORITIES in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have activated the severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) to protect vulnerable people sleeping…
Council urges patience as Christchurch roadworks begin early 2026
UTILITY companies are gearing up for a series of roadworks in Christchurch at the start of 2026 aimed at…
Fire service attend house blaze started by sunlight reflecting off mirrors
FIREFIGHTERS have issued a stark warning after a house fire in Poole was sparked by nothing more…
Wildlife comeback as barn owl chick fledges in Dorset
A BARN owl chick has hatched at Hengistbury Head marking an exciting milestone in the ongoing recovery of wildlife…
Prolific shoplifter Jason Christopher Evans jailed for series of thefts
A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been jailed after repeatedly targeting shops in Poole and Christchurch. The man was reported to have…
Man is threatened with knife in ‘terrifying’ attempted robbery
OFFICERS investigating an attempted robbery in Bournemouth are issuing an image of a man they would like to identify. A…
Road safety reminder following surge in fatal crashes
POLICE are urging motorists to make safer decisions on the roads as officers respond to several fatal and serious…
Council advice to stay well and warm this winter
RESIDENTS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being urged to make use of a wide range of support services…
New comprehensive strategy will reverse declines in nature
A NEW approach to nature recovery is being implemented in Dorset to help restore and protect natural environment over…
Joyful pantomime is filled with circus chaos, local humour and laugh-out-loud moments
THIS year’s pantomime Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Tivoli in Wimborne by Made to Measures productions is…
Man in his 20s is found with stab wound
POLICE have launched an investigation after a man was found with a stab wound in Boscombe. Dorset Police received a…
Second Knowlton crash victim was “devoted family man”
A FATHER of three from Poole has been named as the second person to die in a Knowlton crash…