Drivers are being warned to expect traffic this weekend

Roadworks being removed – and when you should set off to miss Easter traffic

MORE than 850 miles of roadworks will be removed ahead of this coming Easter weekend as millions plan to…

Three electric bikes were stolen from a garage in Corfe Mullen. Picture: Dorset Police

Electric bikes stolen from garage in Corfe Mullen

THREE electric bikes were stolen when a garage in Corfe Mullen was targeted by thieves. The theft occurred some time…

Care South staff and residents with the Lewis-Manning Hospice Care team at the Muddy Dog Dash

Care home residents join muddy participants at charity dog event

CARE home residents – and their best friends – took on a charity challenge to raise vital funds. Residents, staff…

The crash happened in Ringwood Road, near the junction with Dorchester Road, in Poole. Picture: Google

Cyclist seriously injured after crash in Poole

A CYCLIST suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Poole. The incident, in Dorchester Road at the…

A police cordon was set up in Damers Road, Dorchester, after the alleged attack. Picture: Google

Two arrested after woman suffer serious injuries in Dorchester assault

TWO people have been arrested after a woman suffered serious injuries in an alleged assault in Dorchester. At around 10.50am…

The new kiosk would be installed on hardstanding in Shore Road, Swanage, if plans are approved. Pictures: Google/Tanner Associates/Dorset Council

Coffee and ice cream kiosk plan for Swanage seafront

A NEW coffee bar and ice cream kiosk could be installed on Swanage seafront if plans are approved. Tanner Associates…

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Access will be restricted to DCH entrances over the weekend. Picture: Dorset NHS

Restricted access to entrances at Dorchester hospital this weekend

ACCESS to entrances at Dorset County Hospital will be disrupted by engineering works this weekend. On Saturday (March 23), work…

Oil leak near Poole Harbour cost local economy more than £500,000: Report

A LEAK at the Wytch Farm oil field near Poole Harbour cost the local economy more than £500,000, a…

COLUMN: Bibby Stockholm a “cruel gimmick that simply does not work”

IN this column, Labour parliamentary candidate for South Dorset, Lloyd Hatton, responds to a report which states the Bibby…

Upton has been shortlisted in the Town category of the Britain in Bloom awards 2024. Picture: Google

Dorset towns make the 2024 Britain in Bloom finals shortlist

TWO Dorset groups have been shortlisted as finalists in the 2024 Britain in Bloom competition. Shaftesbury in Bloom and Upton…

The child was hit outside Talbot Primary School, in Poole. Picture: Google

Three-year-old hit by car outside primary school in Poole

A THREE-year-old boy was injured after being hit by a car outside a Poole primary school. The incident happened at…

Chris Martin, of Coldplay, has an unusual link to British Summer Time... Pictures: Raph PH/Pixabay

When do the clocks change – and why is Chris Martin involved?

SPRING forward, fall back… Yes, it’s that time again. If you’re a fan of summer, rejoice, if not, then look…

Man in his 70s’ bank card stolen in Poole street robbery

A MAN in his 70s was attacked in a Poole street on Sunday afternoon (March 17) – and his…

The incident unfolded in the Sandbanks Ferry car park. Picture: Google

Sandbanks parking row ends in man being grabbed by the throat

A ROW in a Poole car park ended in a man being grabbed by the throat, police said. Police are…

Lloyds Bank in Ashley Road, Poole, is set to close. Picture: Google

Lloyds Bank in Poole among hundreds of branches to close: Full list

LLOYDS Bank in Poole is set to shut in the latest tranche of closures announced by the firm. The Ashley…

The burglary occurred in Sutton Close, Poole, police said. Picture: Google

Appeal after gold jewellery and cash taken in Poole burglary

GOLD jewellery and cash were stolen in a burglary at a Poole property. The thefts occurred at an address in…

Lloyd Hatton and Jim Knight.

Jim Knight launches Labour candidate Lloyd Hatton’s election bid

JIM Knight, former Labour MP for South Dorset, has launched Lloyd Hatton’s bid to reclaim his seat – at…

The child was it on Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen, near The Ridgeway junction. Picture: Google

Child suffers “serious injuries” after being hit by car in Corfe Mullen

A CHILD suffered “serious injuries” after being hit by a car in Corfe Mullen. The incident happened at around 4.22pm…

Body found in search for missing man, Richard Smith

A BODY has been found in the search for missing Richard Smith, from Poole, police have confirmed. The body was…

The victim was sitting on a bench near Branksome beach when the incident occurred, police said. Picture: Google

Man pulled down his trousers at beach bench spot, say police

A MAN pulled down his trousers after approaching another man on a bench in Poole. The incident happened at around…

The incident happened in Holnest Road, Poole, on Sunday, March 10. Picture: Google

Attempted break-in causes damage at Poole property

THE back door, gate and a security lights at a Poole property were damaged during an attempted burglary. Police are…