Hospice charity launches animated video in bid to raise awareness and funds
A HOSPICE charity serving people in Purbeck and beyond has taken to animation in a bid to raise awareness…
Police warning after five garage break-ins in Poole area
POLICE have issued a warning after five garage break-ins in the Poole area. Officers are urging the public to remain…
Ambulance service in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire hit by cyber attack
THE ambulance service serving Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset has been hit by a cyber attack. The South Western Ambulance Service…
Planning sought for Wimborne slip and slide that’s already open
A PLANNING application has been submitted for a slip and slide attraction near Wimborne – that is already open. The…
Police issue CCTV appeal after Dorchester van theft
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a person they would like to trace in connection with a van…
Former council offices in Weymouth to be demolished for regeneration
FORMER council offices will be demolished as part of a multi-million pound regeneration project. A plan to knock down the…
Use a Buttholder on the beach in Dorset this summer
HANDHELD ashtrays known as ‘Buttholders’ will be distributed as part of a campaign to keep beaches clean during the…
Man, 26, jailed for gun and drug offences – including in Poole
A MAN has been jailed for six and a half years following firearms and drugs offences – including in…
Man seriously injured and another arrested after Dorchester crash
A MAN was arrested and another left in a serious condition in hospital after a crash near Dorchester. The incident…
Dorset country parks and nature sites handed prestigious honours
DORSET is celebrating after three country parks and two nature sites were handed prestigious awards. Green Flag Awards, which recognise…