Yarrells School community celebrates head-turned-owner’s 80th birthday
A DORSET school community came together to mark the 80th birthday of a former headteacher who went on to…
First phase of £2.3m improvement project at Upton Country Park completed
THE first phase of a £2.3 million project to restore and conserve Upton Country Park has been completed. The work…
Black Friday: We found perfect Xmas gifts for ‘hard to buy for’ friends and family…
IT’S the most wonderful time of the year – unless you are struggling for gift ideas… We have to accept…
CCTV appeal after door at Poole takeaway smashed in late-night incident
A MAN removed from a Poole takeaway proceeded to smash the door – causing several hundreds of pounds-worth of…
Fresh weather warnings for Dorset as Storm Bert approaches
PEOPLE in Dorset are being urged to prepare for bad weather as Storm Bert approaches this weekend. The Met Office…
FREE parking in Dorset Council car parks for Christmas: Full list
CHRISTMAS shoppers in Dorset towns can enjoy free parking in the run-up to the big day, it has been…
Christchurch Christmas lights event cancelled amid severe weather warnings
THE Christchurch Christmas Lights Switch-On event – planned for Saturday night – has been cancelled. Scheduled to take place in…
Second arrest after theft of minibus from Melcombe Regis
A SECOND arrest has been made after a minibus was allegedly stolen from Melcombe Regis, Weymouth. Dorset Police responded to…
Firefighters tackle car blaze in Swanage street
RUSH hour traffic in Swanage was brought to a halt by a fire in the street this morning (Thursday). A…
Snow closes Corfe Castle – and dozens of Dorset schools: Full list
CORFE Castle – and dozens of schools – are closed today due to snow in Dorset. The attraction, run by…