Paul Jones

The Bournemouth West layout is returning to exhibitions - starting in Poole on October 20. Picture: Railway Modeller

‘Iconic’ Bournemouth West model railway set for Poole exhibition

AN ‘iconic’ model railway will be on show in Poole this month. The Poole Model Railway Exhibition, which runs on…

Have your say on housing in Purbeck parish: Here’s how

PEOPLE can have their say over housing needs in a Purbeck parish in a new survey. Dorset Council and Dorset…

SEND and disability Let’s Talk events planned across Dorset this month

FAMILIES can discuss special educational needs and disability provision at a series of events in Dorset this month. Professionals and…

Arrests after brawl – reportedly involving a knife, baseball bat and golf club – in Poole

TWO people have been arrested after a brawl in Poole which reportedly involved people armed with a knife, a…

First Wessex has announced changes to the timetable in Dorset for the winter

Winter bus timetable changes in Dorset revealed

NEW winter timetables for buses in Dorset have been revealed – including a boost for students. Bus company First Wessex…

More than 1,000 comfort bags have been handed out at DCH

More than 1,000 ‘comfort bags’ handed to patients at DCH

A DRIVE to provide comfort bags to people unexpectedly admitted to hospital has been hailed a huge success. Since the…

Deceased cat found in fly-tipped rubbish with a cord around its neck

WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF ANIMAL ABUSE A CAT – sadly deceased – was found in a pile…

Charlie Smith, 13, from Christchurch, is missing. Picture: Dorset Police

Police appeal to find missing Christchurch teen Charlie Smith, 13

POLICE have appealed for help tracing teenager Charlie Smith – who has gone missing from Christchurch. The 13-year-old was last…

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

Dorset Council joins ‘expression of interest’ in devolution with Wiltshire and Somerset

DORSET could be set to join forces with neighbouring Somerset and Wiltshire in a bid to unlock more powers…

Maureen Capper, 80, as Madonna on her 1986 album, True Blue. Picture: Louise Ahrens/BCP Council

Pensioners recreate Taylor Swift, David Bowie and Adele album covers to highlight ageing stereotypes

ICONIC album covers are being recreated by Dorset pensioners to challenge the stereotypes of ageing. Five older people in the…