Purbeck Gazette

Somerford Road Southey Road. Photo: Google

Cyclist in critical condition after Christchurch crash

A CYCLIST in his 70s remains in a critical condition after a crash on Saturday (March 11). The incident happened…

Mercedes Car thefts

Mercedes car thefts: Owners warned after spate of incidents

OWNERS of Mercedes cars are being warned thieves are targeting the vehicles. Dorset Police have issued a warning after a…

Ashley Road, Poole. Photo: Google

Man exposed himself to jogger in Poole street

POLICE are tracing a man who exposed himself to a jogger in Poole. The incident occurred some time between 11.05am…

Photo: Dorset Police

Burglar jailed after taking £20,000 of watches and jewellery in Poole raid

A BURGLAR who stole more than £20,000 worth of watches and jewellery from a home in Poole has been…

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New trial train service to run between Wareham, Swanage and Corfe Castle

A NEW train service from the mainline at Wareham into the heart of the Isle of Purbeck is starting…

Steveson Crescent in Poole. Photo: Google

Jewellery and cash stolen in burglary at Poole property

JEWELLERY and cash were stolen in a burglary at an address in Poole. Police are appealing for information after the…

Sonnaz Nooranvary

Dorset-based Repair Shop star helps launch award for young upholsterers

DORSET-based Repair Shop star Sonnaz Nooranvary has helped launch a new award recognising young upholsterers. The upholstery expert’s company, Sonnaz…

Jill Crisp and the scene of the crash

Man sentenced over tragic crash that killed ‘superhero’ Jill Crisp in Christchurch

A MAN has avoided jail after admitting causing the death of a 79-year-old woman by careless or inconsiderate driving. Jill…

Schools closed over snow fall

Schools closed as snow hits in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire: Full list

DOZENS of schools are closed today after snow hit Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire overnight. Children will be rejoicing as they…

Max Gate, Thomas Hardy’s self-designed Victorian home PICTURE: National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Thomas Hardy and TE Lawrence Literary landmarks re-opening this month

THREE literary landmarks in Dorset are set to re-open this month. Hardy’s Cottage, the childhood home of novelist and poet…