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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…

The incidents unfolded at Turlin Moor Recreation Ground in Poole. Picture: Google

Arrest after 14-year-old boy assaulted in Poole park

A MAN has been arrested in connection with incidents in Poole that left two people injured – including a…

Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home, in Swanage, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Investigation completed over deaths at Swanage care home in October 2024

TWO of the three people who died at a Swanage care home in mysterious circumstances in October 2024 passed…

The crash happened on the A351 Wareham Road, near the Blackhill Roundabout. Picture: Google

Arrest after motorbike crash that left rider in a critical condition

A MAN has been arrested after a crash involving two motorbikes which saw one rider airlifted to hospital in…

Lidl wants to open a number of stores in Dorset this year. Picture: Lidl GB

Lidl details Dorset towns where it wants to open new stores this year

BUDGET supermarket giant Lidl is aiming to open a number of new stores in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. New plans…

Woman racially abused as she waited for ferry at Studland

POLICE are investigating after a woman was racially abused as she waited to catch the chained ferry in Studland. The…