Increased police patrols for Poole street after arson incidents
POLICE are stepping up patrols on Princess Road in Poole after a series of arson incidents throughout the year. A…
Baby orangutan finds new family at Monkey World
A 12-week old orangutan, whose mother could not feed him, has joined his new family at Monkey World in…
81-year-old Ita from Poole celebrates 50-year career in care
ITA Graven has no plans on retiring – despite recently marking half a century of looking after care home…
Three people found dead at Swanage care home
THREE people have died in ‘unexplained’ circumstances at a Swanage care home. Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home,…
Growing Dorset winery, Langham Wine Estate, is looking to expand
A WINERY near Dorchester has plans to streamline its wine making processes under one roof with new plans. Langham Wine…
Man dies after being pulled from Poole Quay
POLICE have confirmed a man has died at The Quay in Poole despite efforts by emergency services. Dorset Police received…
387 warning letters handed to speeding drivers across Dorset in week of action
A CRACKDOWN in speeding across Dorset saw more than 200 speed and other offences processed by the police in…
Two motorbikes stolen in Swanage by masked men
TWO motorbikes were stolen overnight in Swanage by three men wearing balaclavas. On October 18, a motorbike on Steer Road…
Bright red rare fungus found in Swanage
EAGLE eyed visitors to a Swanage country park spotted something seemingly alien last week. A bright red fungus—initially mistaken for…
Sam Mendes met with packed house for launch of 2024 Purbeck Film Festival
HOLLYWOOD film director Sam Mendes was met with a packed Mowlem Theatre in Swanage as fans came to see…