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Crews had to use specialist equipment to rescue the pony Picture: Swanage Fire Station

Pony rescued from marshland at Rempstone Heath

A PONY who found itself stuck in marshland was rescued by fire crews yesterday (March 2). Fire station crews from…

Officers followed the vehicle along the A351 past Corfe Castle where it made off at speed and failed to stop Picture: Google

Appeal after car sped away from police in Corfe Castle

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a driver failed to stop for officers in Corfe Castle. Dorset Police says a…

The Great Ovens Nature Reserve Picture: Dorset Heaths Partnership

Proposals to ban unauthorised beach camping and barbeques across Studland

A BAN on unauthorised beach camping and barbeques could be extended across Studland in a bid to prevent wildfires…

The new defences are designed to let the bats roost in peace Pictures: Cathy Lewis/Nick Tomlinson/National Trust

Rare Studland bats get extra protection to keep roosting sites safe

RARE bats in Studland have been given an additional layer of protection to ensure they are left alone while…

The incident took place on Sunday (February 23) Picture: Swanage Coastguard Rescue Team

Coastguard teams brave strong winds to rescue woman after allergic reaction on Swanage cliffs

COASTGUARD teams battled strong winds and dangerous conditions as they scrambled to assist a woman who suffered an allergic…

Five cash machines were damaged overnight in Poole Pictures: Google/Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after cash machines damaged in Poole

FIVE cash machines were reportedly damaged overnight across Poole last month. Police say cash machines were damaged in Blandford Road…

The fire was reported at a residential property on Wimborne Road Picture: Google

Solar panel isolation box fire in Poole

THE fire service was called to Poole at the weekend after a solar panel isolation box caught fire at…

The reserve is home to rare wildlife Pictures: Claire Wilkinson

Despair after human faeces, broken glass and litter dumped at Upton Heath Nature Reserve

A “DEPRESSING” amount of litter and human and dog faeces was found at Upton Heath Nature…

Recycling blister packs has been made that bit easier Picture: Boots

Blister packs can now be recycled in Boots across Dorset

HARD-to-recycle blister packs can now be dropped off at Boots locations across Dorset. This follows the success of a pilot…

Warning after TikTok air fryer hack causes serious fire

AIR FRYER users are being asked to heed a warning over following potentially dangerous online trends. A video posted to…