Paul Jones

Dozens of signs have been changed around Poole

‘Welcome to Poo’: Pollution campaigners rebrand Poole to highlight problem

“VISIT POO Harbour, Europe’s largest natural harbour and Wessex Water’s largest toilet.” That’s the welcome visitors to

A teenager from Poole has been arrested in connection with alleged disorder at a protest in Weymouth. Picture: Google

Poole teen arrested over alleged protest disorder in Weymouth

A TEENAGER from Poole is among the latest people to be arrested in connection with alleged disorder at protests…

Children playing in Sydling St Nicholas in 1946. Picture: Courtesy of Dorset History Centre

Take a step back into Dorset’s past at free exhibition this weekend

CHILDREN are playing happily – two hold a skipping rope, others grapple, as youngsters do. It is a scene from…

Police are keen to trace this person after the bike theft in Poole. Picture: Dorset Police

Police issue CCTV image after electric bike stolen from Poole racks

POLICE are keen to trace this person after an electric bike was stolen from racks in Poole. The cycle, which…

Do you recognise this person? They are wanted in connection with card scams in Wareham and Ferndown. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after card scams at pubs in Wareham and Ferndown

POLICE are appealing for information over a scam involving people claiming fraudulent refunds from pubs in Wareham and Ferndown. Officers…

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon at DCH, Nick Savva, with Ridgeway staff. Picture: DCH

New orthopaedic unit opens at Dorset County Hospital

A NEW ward for people having surgery has opened at Dorset County Hospital (DCH). The Ridgeway Elective Orthopaedic Unit, complete…

The scaffolding collapsed in Osborne Road, Swanage, this morning. Picture: Swanage Fire Station

Fire crews rescue people on Swanage roof after scaffolding collapses

FIREFIGHTERS were sent to rescue people stuck on a roof after scaffolding at a Swanage property collapsed. The incident unfolded…

The incident happened near Corfe Castle, Dorset Police said. Picture: Google

Biker in his 70s suffers serious injury after avoiding non-stop van near Corfe Castle

A BIKER in his 70s suffered a “serious” neck injury after hitting an embankment while avoiding a van, police…

Two police officers hurt and three arrests during Dorset anti-immigration protests

THREE people were arrested – and two police officers injured – during anti-immigration protests in Weymouth. Dorset Police said they…

Crews were called to the hotel in Swanage at around 11.10pm. Picture: Swanage Fire Station

Firefighters tackle blaze at Swanage hotel

DOZENS of firefighters put out a fire at a Swanage hotel that left one person suffering with smoke inhalation. The…