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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…

Two suffer ‘life-threatening injuries’ in crash near Dorchester

TWO pensioners were taken to hospital with ‘life-threatening injuries’ after a crash near Dorchester this morning (September 2). The incident,…

Actor Mark Rylance with the portrait from Wolf Hall that will be auctioned. Picture: Planet Purbeck

Oscar-winner Mark Rylance and eco writer George Monbiot set for Purbeck talk

OSCAR-winner Mark Rylance and environmental writer George Monbiot will be in Purbeck for a public forum on how the…

The crash happened in Warmwell Road, Crossway. Picture: Google

Biker, 22, killed after crash near Dorchester

YOUNG Weymouth biker Jet Thomas-Day sadly died after a crash near Dorchester. The 22-year-old died after a crash at around…

Darren Tomes prepares to Christen the lifeboat with Rob Pullman at his side. Picture: Christine Oliver

New Swanage RNLI lifeboat named in honour of dedicated volunteer

A NEW RNLI lifeboat in Swanage has officially been named in honour of a volunteer who passed away in…

The crash happened at the West Stafford roundabout, near Dorchester. Picture: Google

Cyclist taken to hospital after Dorchester hit-and-run crash

A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run crash in Dorchester, police said. The rider, a man in his…

Burglars targeted the Branksome Centre, in Poole. Picture: Google

Burglars damage Poole community centre and steal items during break-in

ITEMS were stolen and damage caused during a break-in at a Poole community centre. Police are appealing for information after…

The new sensory garden has been opened at Dorset County Hospital

New £50,000 sensory garden opens at Dorset County Hospital

A NEW sensory garden has been opened at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) – thanks to a £50,000 cash boost. The…

Much of Dorset could see heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for much of Dorset: Here’s where

THE recent humid spell in Somerset and Dorset is set to break tomorrow – with a weather warning issued…

The Princess Royal with Ian Clayton at Poole

Poole Harbour shines bright during visit from The Princess Royal

POOLE Harbour shone bright for a Royal visit yesterday (May 14). Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, president of the…