Suspected stolen dog statues recovered by police in Dorchester
TWO dog statues, believed to have been stolen from West Dorset, have been recovered by police. Officers recovered suspected stolen…
Sign up now for air ambulance Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge
AN air ambulance charity is encouraging people to follow through on that New Year’s resolution by signing up for…
Swanage care home reopens after deaths of three residents
RESIDENTS have finally returned to a Swanage care home after three people died overnight. Two men aged 74 and 91…
Fears new housing targets could add over 100,000 residents to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A CAMPAIGN group has issued a stark warning that proposed government housing targets could result in a “unprecedented” population…
Two people injured in Poole car crash
TWO people have been injured in Poole following a car crash near the Hungerford roundabout. Last Wednesday, January 8, a…
Man arrested after shop fronts, four vehicles and telephone box damaged in Poole
A 32-YEAR-old man has been arrested after a wave of criminal damage in Poole on New Year’s Day. Two shop…
‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals
ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…
Dream comes true as Dorchester student gets his pilot’s wings – and wins award
A DORCHESTER student has achieved his dream after he performed a solo flight for the first time. James Hall, a…
Calls to speed up clean-up operation in Dorchester following fire
DORCHESTER’S mayor is urging authorities to act “as quickly as possible” to clean up a street and carry out…
Dorset businesses urged to take note of these changes to waste collections
NEW rules surrounding waste collections are set to come into place later this year in Dorset. Businesses and organisations will…