Paul Jones

Species among those to be helped are, clockwise from top left; the great crested newt, sand lizard, heath tiger beetle and the ladybird spider. Pictures: Dorset Wildlife Trust

Grant money to save threatened species in Dorset

PROJECTS to protect threatened animal species in Dorset will benefit from a share of £14.5 million of funding, it…

The mature oak is set to be cut down after being 'maliciously' damaged, says Dorset Council

‘Malicious’ chainsaw damage means 180-year-old oak will be cut down

‘MALICIOUS’ chainsaw damage means a 180-year-old oak tree in Wool will have to be cut down. Dorset Council is investgating…

Arrests after suspected arson in Poole

TWO people have been arrested after a suspected arson in Poole. The news comes after detectives made a CCTV appeal…

Police were called to Poole High Street in the early hours of September 14

Arrests after Poole charity shops targeted by burglars

THREE men have been arrested after a series of break-ins at Poole charity shops. The incidents took place between around…

The fire broke out on the ground floor of a property in King's Avenue, Christchurch. Picture: Google

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Christchurch fire death

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 80s died after a Christchurch…

Police would like to speak to this person after the theft of an electric bike in Christchurch. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV image released after electric bike stolen from outside Christchurch hotel

AN electric bike has been stolen from outside a Christchurch hotel. Dorset Police have released a CCTV image of a…

Dorset families are being urged to check if they may be eligible for free school meals. Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset families urged to check on free school meals: Here’s how

FAMILIES are being urged to check if their children are eligible for free school meals – saving them up…

A number of cars were damaged in Wooperton Street, Weymouth, Dorset Police said. Picture: Google

Weymouth gang of youths ‘jumped on cars, kicked wing mirrors and threw bottles’

A GROUP of young people jumped on cars, kicked wing mirrors and threw glass bottles at windscreens in a…

Competitors will hit the roads of Dorset during the Weymouth Ironman on Sunday

Advice for residents and drivers ahead of Weymouth Ironman on Sunday

RESIDENTS in Dorset are being warned of possible delays on the roads on Sunday (September 17), as the Dorset…

The Lighthouse and Trethowans have joined forces ahead of Aladdin

South west law firm backs Aladdin panto at the Lighthouse, Poole

THEY’RE behind you! A law firm with offices in Poole, Bournemouth and Salisbury, has shown it is firmly behind panto…