Fire crews battle FOUR heathland wildfires in Studland area
FIREFIGHTERS had a busy end to the weekend after they responded to reports of multiple fires on heathland in…
Pedestrian in his 60s hit by car in Poole
A PEDESTRIAN suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Poole on Friday (August 1). A grey Nissan…
Fire, litter and damage to trees at Arne Nature Reserve
A PURBECK nature reserve that has appeared on BBC’s Springwatch has seen increasing incidents of criminal damage and anti-social…
Police probe after Dorset Council financial scandal sees 11 staff sacked
A POLICE probe has been launched after a report brought to light a financial scandal involving undeclared gifts and…
Yellow weather warning for Purbeck as thunderstorms expected
THUNDERSTORMS are expected to hit the south of England later this week. The Met Office has issued…
Cheers to the village after huge fundraising campaign sees historic pub reopen
A RURAL Dorset pub has finally reopened its doors to the public following a tireless and well-supported campaign by…
Swanage Greenpeace event to reveal the secret life of sharks
AN upcoming talk will reveal a fascinating insight into the sharks that roam our waters – including ‘fish-eye’ footage…
Fortes Café Italia in Swanage to see upgraded, more accessible entrance
A CAFE at the back of the Mowlem Theatre in Swanage is set for a new shopfront that will…
Jurassic Coast hikers raise more than £900,000 to support people with cancer
MORE than 2,100 hikers did something mighty for Macmillan over the weekend of July 5, by taking on the…
Dorset Council fires 11 officers after audit exposes undeclared gifts and inflated costs
11 DORSET Council officers have been sacked after a report brought to light a…