Long-term future of Wareham rail crossing assured after funding agreement
A RAIL crossing in Wareham will be open “for the long term”, it has been announced. There had been fears…
CCTV appeal after M&S shop worker spat at in Christchurch
POLICE are keen to identify this person after a Christchurch shop worker was allegedly spat at when confronting a…
Cyclist seriously injured in incident on A35 Christchurch Bypass
A MAN suffered serious injuries on the A35 Christchurch Bypass on Thursday (March 14). Police are appealing for information after…
Oscar-winning actor becomes patron of Planet Purbeck
OSCAR-winning actor Sir Mark Rylance has become patron of the Planet Purbeck community group. Sir Mark, who recently appeared on…
Dorset schools set to offer new, free breakfast clubs: Full list
YOUNG people will soon be able to attend new, free breakfast clubs at eight Dorset schools thanks to a…
Christchurch caravan park owner fined £27,000 over safety concerns
THE owner of a caravan park near Christchurch has been fined more than £27,000 after failing to adhere to…
CCTV appeal after items stolen from Christchurch garden centre
POLICE are keen to trace these four people after a theft and attempted assault at a garden centre in…
Pier in Hamworthy Park re-opens after £330,000 restoration project
THE historic Lake Pier at Hamworthy Park has re-opened following a £330,000 restoration project. Work has been taking place at…
Corfe Mullen man jailed for raping former partner in her home
STEPHEN Appleby – of Corfe Mullen – has been jailed for five years after raping his former partner -…
Iconic Dorset fingerposts – which even appear in Only Fools and Horses – being restored
AN iconic image of Dorset – one which has even graced millions of TV screens in iconic comedy classic…