Paul Jones

UK roadworks lifted from TODAY to help ease Christmas journeys

ROADWORKS are being put on hold from today in a bid to make people’s journeys for Christmas as smooth…

Daisy Pipe, from Wareham, won the 16-18 mobile category of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2024 with this image

Wareham youngster Daisy scoops prestigious wildlife photo award

A 16-YEAR-OLD has landed a prestigious award after getting up close and personal with a tomato wasp – and…

Arson probe after fire started at Christchurch property

A FIRE was started at a property in Christchurch. Detectives are investigating after a suspected arson attack at a property…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Plans for new Heart of Wessex region – and mayor – welcomed in Dorset

PLANS to introduce a mayor for a new ‘Heart of Wessex’ region in a bid to boost investment and…

Jane Woods, Rob Waitt and Sara Greenwood

Nature-based course set to help those with depression and anxiety

PEOPLE going through depression, anxiety or loneliness are being offered a free nature-based course aimed at improving their mental…

Car fire spread to another vehicle and garage in Poole street

A CAR fire in a Poole street spread to another vehicle and a garage. The incident, in Douglas Gardens, was…

Woman, 24, killed after being hit by car on A35 in Poole

A 24-YEAR-OLD woman has died after being hit by a car on the A35 in Poole. The tragic incident happened…

Arrest in connection with 14 suspected arson attacks in Poole street

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a number of incidents in Poole. Dorset Police said officers…

Police hunt Range Rover which allegedly left Poole crash scene

POLICE are tracing a grey Range Rover believed to have left the scene of a crash in Poole. The incident…

People urged to report drink and drug drivers on 999 this Christmas

PEOPLE are being urged to report anyone they think may be drink driving to police this Christmas. Dorset Police has…