Paul Jones

Dorset MP Christopher Chope said Kemi Badenoch was "preoccupied" with her children

Christchurch MP Christopher Chope criticised over comments on Badenoch’s family role

CONSERVATIVE party leadership hopefuls Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick both have three children. Yet, despite their familial parity, Dorset Tory…

Police are keen to trace this person after an incident in Dorchester. Picture: Dorset Police

Police warning after spate of vehicle crime in Dorchester

POLICE are warning drivers to do what they can to deter thieves after a spate of vehicle crime in…

Thousands of young people took part in Dorset Coding Day. Picture: Dorset Council

More than 7,000 young people get coding in Dorset

MORE than 7,000 young people got techie during a special event across Dorset. Dorset Coding Day 2024 saw record numbers…

Around 25 vehicles were targeted in the Northport Drive area of Wareham. Picture: Google

Police appeal after 25 number plates damaged or stolen in Wareham

AROUND 25 number plates have been stolen or damaged overnight in Wareham. Dorset Police said the incidents occurred between around…

The Beefeater building in the foreground would be demolished and replaced with an 'annex' to the Premier Inn on the Gateway Business Park in Weymouth. Picture: Google

Plan to demolish Weymouth Beefeater to extend Premier Inn revealed

A WEYMOUTH Beefeater could be demolished and replaced with an extension to a neighbouring hotel. Premier Inn has applied for…

A Restart the Heart event will take place in Poole on Wednesday, October 16

Ambulance staff to teach CPR at special free event in Poole

MEMBERS of the public can learn lifesaving CPR at a special event in Poole next week. The South Western Ambulance…

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…