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Registration is open now Picture Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

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…

Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home, in Swanage, on Wednesday, October 23

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…

£500,000 has now been raised Picture: Dorset County Hospital Charity

Milestone reached in Dorset County Hospital charity appeal

SIGNIFICANT enhancements to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester are one step closer after a charity appeal reached a significant…

Friends Chris Bryer-Ash and Chris Helberg are in training for their quest to run seven marathons in seven consecutive days

Friends to run seven marathons in just seven days across Dorset for charity

TWO men whose families have been affected by cancer are set to run seven back-to-back marathons in seven days…

Alice Tai was awarded an OBE Picture: Paralympics GB

Dorset Paralympian and children’s cancer trustee named in New Year’s Honours List

THE King’s New Year Honours List for 2025 has been revealed – and there are a number of people…

Wheat bags are popular around winter Picture: DW Fire and Rescue

Fire service issues safety warning after wheat bag catches fire

FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning to those that use microwavable wheat bags to stay warm. Wheat bags are sealed bags…

The events raised more than £23,000 for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care's family support and bereavement service Picture: Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Community spirit shines bright at charity candle events in Poole and Swanage

MOVING candlelight remembrance events in Poole and Swanage raised more than £23,000 for charity. The events took place at Poole…

Jane Woods, Rob Waitt and Sara Greenwood

Nature-based course set to help those with depression and anxiety

PEOPLE going through depression, anxiety or loneliness are being offered a free nature-based course aimed at improving their mental…

Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home, in Swanage, on Wednesday, October 23

Woman, 60, arrested after Swanage care home deaths will not be charged

A WOMAN arrested after three people died at a Swanage care home has been released without charge. Detectives are…

Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home, in Swanage, on Wednesday, October 23

UPDATE: Woman, 60, arrested over Swanage care home deaths released

A WOMAN arrested in connection with the deaths of three people at a Swanage care home has been…