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The bike will now be destroyed Picture: Dorchester Police

‘Adapted’ e-bike seized – with rider caught with no insurance

AN adapted e-bike will now be destroyed by police after officers spotted it on a road…

Two new mobile stations, like the one pictured, will help residents speak directly to officers about any concerns Picture: Dorset Police

Police presence to be stepped up in Swanage and Wareham with mobile stations

TWO new mobile police stations are touring Dorset to provide a more visible police presence in…

None of the houses would be classed as affordable Picture: Thrive Architects

Plans approved to build houses on former gas site in Wareham – with no affordable housing

LAND at a former gas storage site in Wareham can now be turned into houses following…

How to check if YOUR child is eligible for free school meals

CHILDREN went back to school last week- but some may be missing out on free school…

Former police officer used his position to take advantage of vulnerable junior colleague

A FORMER Dorset Police constable has been found guilty of gross misconduct after using his senior…

Police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch Picture: Google

“Life-threatening” injuries for man following Poole crash

A CAR crash in Poole left a man with “life-threatening” injuries. A black Mini…

An artist’s impression of the new residential conversion of Vespasian House Picture: Red Tale Group

Work underway to transform Dorchester office block into flats

33 NEW apartments are being built in Dorchester on the site of a former office block. 

Marie Louise raising a glass on her birthday Picture: Somerleigh Court

100th birthday celebrations for great grandmother who fled the Nazis

A VERY special celebration took place in Dorchester as a great grandmother who fled Belgium following…

Autumn home health check

SORRY to be the ones to break the summer mood (although the recent rain started it),…

Jon has raised more than £1,000 so far for Diverse Abilities Picture: Diverse Abilities

Man to kayak around Poole Harbour for 12 hours in charity challenge

A MAN is taking part in an endurance challenge at Poole Harbour later this month in…