Man needed hospital treatment after ‘teens with knives’ stole charity box
A MAN needed hospital treatment after being assaulted as four teenagers attempted to steal a charity box in Swanage. The…
McDonald’s and Starbucks could be coming to Bere Regis if plans are approved
PLANS for three drive-thru restaurants and another eatery – which could house McDonald’s, Popeyes and Starbucks – on the…
Corfe Castle’s gruesome stories to be told in new exhibition
STORIES from the at-times gruesome past of a Dorset landmark will be told in a new exhibition. The National Trust…
Parents and carers urged to apply for school places now
PARENTS and carers have until the end of October to give them the best chance of securing their preferred…
CCTV appeal after theft from car in Poole street
POLICE are keen to trace this person in connection with a theft from a car in Poole. The incident occurred…
How to have your say over housing priorities in Dorset
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over future housing priorities in Dorset. Dorset Council is keen to hear…
New defibrillator in Poole used 48 hours after installation
A POTENTIALLY life-saving device was used within 48 hours of its installation in Poole. Property finance firm MSP Capital, through…
Christchurch zero-waste shop to close at end of October
A ZERO-waste shop in Christchurch is to close amid falling sales. The store, in The Saxon Centre, has been offering…
TV extras wanted in Dorchester and Weymouth for ‘incredible series’
PAID extras are being sought for filming for an “incredible TV series” being filmed in Dorset in October. Agency Extra…
Support fund opening for low-income Dorset families: How to apply
A SUPPORT fund offering financial help to families in Dorset opens for applications next month. Supermarket vouchers for £150 are…