Beavers return to the wild in Studland after 400 years in historic reintroduction
TWO pairs of Eurasian beavers are currently roaming the wild in Studland following a historic reintroduction. The semi-aquatic rodents were…
Police appeal after man headbutted in Swanage
A MAN was reportedly headbutted by an unknown man during an altercation near Swanage Cricket Club. Dorset Police say the…
Plans revealed for statue of LGBTQ+ trailblazer, Sylvia Townsend Warner, in Dorchester
THE life of an acclaimed writer and early LGBTQ+ champion, Sylvia Townsend Warner, is set to be immortalised in…
Prison sentence for disqualified Poole driver who was caught speeding twice
A MAN from Poole who had been disqualified from driving was caught speeding by police – in two separate…
Swanage misses out on becoming Town of Culture for 2026
SWANAGE has failed to be selected as the Town of Culture for 2026 despite being shortlisted. Wimborne Minster was selected…
No asylum or refugee hotels in Poole, BCP Council confirms
THE POOLE Quay Hotel (formally The Thistle Hotel) is not being used by the government to house asylum seekers,…
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…
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…
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…
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…