At least 10 fire-related fatalities involving e-bikes in the UK were recorded in just one year Picture: DWFR

E-bike safety warning: Hidden risks riders may not know about

E-BIKE riders are being urged to take extra care after two bikes recently caught fire in…

Sherborne has come out on top Pictures: Muddy Stilettos

Best places to live in Dorset ranked: Full list

DORSET has an abundance of picturesque towns and villages – but a new list has ranked…

Police clocked him travelling at 52mph in a 30mph zone Picture: Dorset Roads Policing

Motorcyclist caught speeding in Poole – while wearing hoodie making fun of speed limits

A MOTORCYCLIST had an awkward encounter with police in Poole after they caught him speeding while…

Back British Farming Day took place on Wednesday (September 10) Picture: NFU

Majority of people in south west would pay more for higher-welfare British products, survey reveals

MORE than half of south west shoppers would pay more for British higher-welfare labelled products rather…

The Met Office said power cuts could occur Picture: Met Office

Yellow weather warning as 80mph winds set to hit south west

THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the south west…

Man charged after bank cards stolen in Poole break-in

A MAN has been charged after a Poole home was broken into which saw bank cards…

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Mitchell Gregory, pictured, was jailed for 27 months Picture: Wiltshire Police

Drug driver left motorbike rider with ‘life-changing’ injuries following crash

A MAN who decided to get behind the wheel of a car while under the influence…

The bike will now be destroyed Picture: Dorchester Police

‘Adapted’ e-bike seized – with rider caught with no insurance

AN adapted e-bike will now be destroyed by police after officers spotted it on a road…

Two new mobile stations, like the one pictured, will help residents speak directly to officers about any concerns Picture: Dorset Police

Police presence to be stepped up in Swanage and Wareham with mobile stations

TWO new mobile police stations are touring Dorset to provide a more visible police presence in…

None of the houses would be classed as affordable Picture: Thrive Architects

Plans approved to build houses on former gas site in Wareham – with no affordable housing

LAND at a former gas storage site in Wareham can now be turned into houses following…

How to check if YOUR child is eligible for free school meals

CHILDREN went back to school last week- but some may be missing out on free school…

Former police officer used his position to take advantage of vulnerable junior colleague

A FORMER Dorset Police constable has been found guilty of gross misconduct after using his senior…

Police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch Picture: Google

“Life-threatening” injuries for man following Poole crash

A CAR crash in Poole left a man with “life-threatening” injuries. A black Mini…

An artist’s impression of the new residential conversion of Vespasian House Picture: Red Tale Group

Work underway to transform Dorchester office block into flats

33 NEW apartments are being built in Dorchester on the site of a former office block. 

Marie Louise raising a glass on her birthday Picture: Somerleigh Court

100th birthday celebrations for great grandmother who fled the Nazis

A VERY special celebration took place in Dorchester as a great grandmother who fled Belgium following…

Jon has raised more than £1,000 so far for Diverse Abilities Picture: Diverse Abilities

Man to kayak around Poole Harbour for 12 hours in charity challenge

A MAN is taking part in an endurance challenge at Poole Harbour later this month in…

Police are appealing for witnesses Picture: Google

Pedestrian, 14, hit by car in Poole

A 14-YEAR-old pedestrian was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car in Poole….

A man has now been charged with careless driving Picture: Google

Man charged following lorry crash near Dorchester which left man with life-changing injuries

A 45-YEAR-old man from Exeter has now been charged with causing serious injury by careless driving…

Ongoing maintenance work and the upcoming Ironman triathalon will see both sites close temporarily Picture: Dorset Council

Dorchester and Weymouth tips to close temporarily this month

TWO recycling centres in Dorset are set to close temporarily this month to allow maintenance to…

The Weymouth Ironman event sold out Picture: Ironman

Roads to close in and around Dorchester, Weymouth, Puddletown and more for Ironman triathlon

ROADS around Dorchester and Weymouth will temporarily close at the end of next week to allow…

Kathleen surrounded by some of the 400-plus cards she received in Poole

Cards appeal sees more than 400 help Kathleen celebrate turning 100!

AN APPEAL for 100 cards to help a former Wren celebrate her 100th birthday at a Dorset care home…