Care home enjoys ABBA-themed Christmas party
DANCING Queens took to the floor at an ABBA-themed Christmas party at a Hamworthy care home. Memory lane residents at…
‘Walk away’ from violence this Christmas, Dorset Police warn
PEOPLE in Dorset are being reminded to take care of themselves this Christmas – when incidents of violent crime…
Estimated 150 children homeless this Christmas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
AN estimated 158 children in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could spend this Christmas in hotels and B&Bs, according to…
Purbeck primary celebrates going from ‘Requires improvement’ to ‘Good’
A “WARM and welcoming” Purbeck primary school is celebrating after going from ‘Requires improvement’ to ‘Good’ in its latest…
Former Dorset firefighter Sam Allison to referee in the Premier League
A FORMER Salisbury City player and Dorset and Wiltshire firefighter will take to the field as a Premier League…
Roadworks being removed ahead of Christmas getaway, says National Highways
MORE than 1,000 miles of roadworks are set to be removed ahead of the big Christmas getaway. National Highways said…
Arrests – including woman in 60s – as probe into property management firm continues
TWO arrests – including a woman in her 60s – have been made in a police probe into a…
Police hunting Sean Johnathon Cooper – believed to be in Dorset or Hampshire
POLICE are hunting Sean Johnathon Cooper – who is wanted on a recall to prison – and believe he…
Eileen takes to the ice again – at the age of 102
A CHILDHOOD love of ice skating was rekindled for Eileen Pickering – as she celebrated her 102nd birthday. Eileen, who…
Some hospital appointments to be postponed in Dorset during junior doctors’ strike
SOME hospital appointments at Dorset County Hospital will be postponed next week as junior doctors go on strike. As part…