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The victim, in his 80s, was targeted in the Trinity Street area of Dorchester. Picture: Google

Gang of teens tries to rob man in his 80s in Dorchester street

A GANG of teenagers tried to rob a man in his 80s in a Dorchester street. The incident happened in…

Gusts of up to 75mph could strike the south west on January 1

Weather warning in place as 75mph winds expected across the south west

A STORMY start to 2025 is on the cards after a weather warning was issued for the south west. The…

Man arrested after Poole bus crash that left two people injured

A MAN has been arrested after a crash in Poole which left two people with serious injuries. The incident, which…

Cecilia Barton celebrated her 105th birthday at Great Oaks

Former Come Dancing performer waltzes into 105th year at Dorset care home

A FORMER Poole hotel worker – and keen dancer – has waltzed on to the ripe old age of…

Hundreds of pounds worth of goods have been stolen from Boots in Christchurch. Pictures: Dorset Police

Women sought after Christchurch Boots targeted three times by thieves

POLICE are keen to trace these people – who are believed to be connected to three incidents of shoplifting…

The new accommodation would be developed at Langton House, Langton Matravers. Pictures: HPB Management Ltd/Dorset Council

Plans for new holiday cottages and shepherd huts at Langton Matravers

TWO holiday cottages and two shepherd huts could be developed on a landmark property near Langton Matravers, if plans…

Work will take place at Maumbury Cross during the first half of 2025. Picture: Dorset Council

Months of traffic lights planned during major junction overhaul in Dorchester

WORK on a major overhaul at a busy Dorchester junction – including the installation of pedestrian crossings – is…

UK roadworks lifted from TODAY to help ease Christmas journeys

ROADWORKS are being put on hold from today in a bid to make people’s journeys for Christmas as smooth…

Daisy Pipe, from Wareham, won the 16-18 mobile category of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2024 with this image

Wareham youngster Daisy scoops prestigious wildlife photo award

A 16-YEAR-OLD has landed a prestigious award after getting up close and personal with a tomato wasp – and…

Arson probe after fire started at Christchurch property

A FIRE was started at a property in Christchurch. Detectives are investigating after a suspected arson attack at a property…