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Body found near Old Harry Rocks in Purbeck

OFFICERS searching for a missing man in Purbeck have found a body near Old Harry Rocks. While formal identification has…

Serious sexual offences and stalking and harassment offences have decreased in Dorset over the last year Picture: Dorset Police

Dorset police remains committed to “relentlessly pursue” offenders who commit violence against women and girls

DORSET Police is encouraging women and girls across the county to come forward and speak to officers if…

The e-bikes are expected to arrive later this summer Picture: Beryl

E-bike scheme is coming to Dorchester

A NEW electric bike scheme is being rolled out in Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth later this summer. 

The dolphins put on a show for onlookers Picture and words: Adam Duckett

Dolphins delight Swanage sightseers with pier performance

DOLPHINS thrilled Swanage sightseers yesterday (July 18), leaping from the water next to the town’s pier. The pod of three…

West view of Corfe Castle, Credit National Trust Picture: Mel Peters

Popular storytelling tours at Corfe Castle made available to those who are deaf or have hearing impairments

POPULAR Dorset tourist attraction Corfe Castle is accommodating those with hearing impairments throughout the summer, adding members to…

Employees are hoping to raise more than £12,000 for charity Picture: McCarthy Stone

Jurassic Coast walk on track to raise vital funds for older people support charity

95 WALKERS will make their way along Dorset’s stunning Jurassic Coast path later this month to raise money to…

Don't miss your chance to get your hands on tickets Picture: Poole Harbour Festival

Poole Harbour Festival: Get your hands on the hottest ticket in town

TIME is running out to secure your chance to see huge acts including Razorlight, Toploader and The South, featuring…

Drugs were seized from a property in Northbrook Road Picture: Purbeck Police

Police seize large amount of drugs in Swanage

POLICE in Purbeck have seized a large amount of various drugs from a property in Northbrook Road in Swanage. They…

The plans would see the building on green land north of Upton Road Picture: Poole Town FC

Ambitious plans for new Poole community sports village and stadium revealed

POOLE Town FC have unveiled plans to create a community sports village that would see the building of a…

The fledgling (left) flew to a nearby tree for its first outing Picture: Birds of Poole Harbour 

New generation of ospreys take flight

DORSET’S only breeding pair of ospreys have seen a new generation take flight. The ospreys were reintroduced to Poole Harbour…