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Lt Col Prichard’s daughter donated a number of items that help tell his story Picture: Tank Museum

Tank hero’s possessions help tell his astonishing story

MEMENTOES from one of the most incredible heroes of World War II who lost an entire squadron of tanks…

Silver Studded Blue butterfly, male. Picture National Trust Images, Matthew Oates

Butterfly numbers soar on Studland heaths

ONE dazzling, another deliberately drab – populations of two very different species of butterfly have soared on National Trust…

Kate Mosse, Alan Hollinghurst and Pam Ayres Picture Wikipedia

Impressive line up for Dorchester Literary Festival

DORCHESTER Literary Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year and attendees can expect an impressive line up of…

A woman reportedly got out of her car in stationary traffic, assaulted the victim and stole her keys Picture: Dorset Police

Police seek witnesses following reported Wareham assault and robbery

POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a report of robbery in…

Visitors walking along the remains of the ramparts and ditches of the iron age hill fort at Badbury Rings, Dorset Picture: National Trust, James Dobson

Uncover 4,000 years of history at Badbury Rings

UNCOVER 4,000 years of history at Badbury Rings at a weekend of guided walks, hands on activities and art…

Swanage Library now has reduced opening hours on Saturdays Picture: Google Maps

Council responds to calls for library hours to be reinstated

DORSET Council has responded to a petition calling for recent changes to opening hours at Swanage Library to be…

Big Walk and Wheel Picture: Simon Murray

Dorset children get active in national competition

SCHOOL children in Dorset made an incredible 18,268 journeys to school by foot, scooter, bicycle or wheelchair in this…

Lloyd saw a Labour gain after a closely fought contest Picture: Lloyd Hatton on X

South Dorset turns red in closely fought contest

LLOYD Hatton was elected as South Dorset MP this morning after narrowly beating Richard Drax of the Conservatives. Hatton won…

Police are appealing for any with information to get in contact Picture: Dorset Police

Police on the hunt for man who racked up over £10,000 in withdrawals from stolen card

DETECTIVES investigating the theft and subsequent fraudulent use of a bank card…

The elderly victim reportedly discovered £1,000 in cash had been stolen from a drawer in one of the downstairs rooms Picture: Dorset Police

Appeal for witnesses following Swanage distraction burglary

POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward…