Dorset Police announce extra patrols to target anti-social behaviour
POLICE patrols have been increased in Weymouth and Christchurch as part of an operation targeting anti-social behaviour (ASB). Dorset Police…
Surprise guest (Ron) seal helping out at Swanage RNLI station!
THE RNLI station at Swanage had a surprise visitor this morning – a seal! The pinniped – Christened Ron Seal…
Purbeck town among the slowest when selling a house…
HOUSE sales in a Dorset town are the slowest in the UK, according to new figures. Data…
New MD unveiled for Dorset adult social care firm
A DORSET care firm has appointed a new managing director. Adult social care provider Care Dorset, owned by Dorset Council,…
Dorset’s best snorkelling spots revealed in new Planet Purbeck guide
THE best snorkelling spots in south Dorset have been revealed in a new list. Community group Plant Purbeck has put…
Yacht fire in Wareham prompts afternoon callout
A YACHT caught fire in Wareham. The blaze was reported by members of the public ay around 3.50pm on Monday…
Weymouth v Yeovil Town game abandoned after fan illness
THE south west derby between Weymouth and Yeovil Town was abandoned this afternoon due to an illness in the…
Corfe Mullen barn could be converted into FIVE family homes
A BARN in the Corfe Mullen greenbelt could be converted into five homes if plans are approved. CL Planning, on…
Teen injured after being hit by car at Christchurch roundabout
A TEENAGE boy was injured after being hit by a car in Christchurch. The incident happened at the Hoburne roundabout,…
Arrest after alleged robbery of man in his 70s
A MAN has been arrested in connection with an alleged robbery of a man in his 70s in Poole. It…