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Cecilia Barton celebrated her 105th birthday at Great Oaks

Former Come Dancing performer waltzes into 105th year at Dorset care home

A FORMER Poole hotel worker – and keen dancer – has waltzed on to the ripe old age of…

Hundreds of pounds worth of goods have been stolen from Boots in Christchurch. Pictures: Dorset Police

Women sought after Christchurch Boots targeted three times by thieves

POLICE are keen to trace these people – who are believed to be connected to three incidents of shoplifting…

The awards ceremony takes place at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth on February 6 Picture: Dorset Tourism Awards

Finalists revealed for Dorset Tourism Awards

59 BUSINESSES and organisations across Dorset have been highlighted for the work they do to further tourism in the…

The new accommodation would be developed at Langton House, Langton Matravers. Pictures: HPB Management Ltd/Dorset Council

Plans for new holiday cottages and shepherd huts at Langton Matravers

TWO holiday cottages and two shepherd huts could be developed on a landmark property near Langton Matravers, if plans…

Work will take place at Maumbury Cross during the first half of 2025. Picture: Dorset Council

Months of traffic lights planned during major junction overhaul in Dorchester

WORK on a major overhaul at a busy Dorchester junction – including the installation of pedestrian crossings – is…

UK roadworks lifted from TODAY to help ease Christmas journeys

ROADWORKS are being put on hold from today in a bid to make people’s journeys for Christmas as smooth…

Daisy Pipe, from Wareham, won the 16-18 mobile category of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2024 with this image

Wareham youngster Daisy scoops prestigious wildlife photo award

A 16-YEAR-OLD has landed a prestigious award after getting up close and personal with a tomato wasp – and…

The memorial plaque is set to be unveiled 70 years on from the boys' deaths Picture: Seb Warner

Plaque to honour school boys who died in mine accident on Swanage Beach 70 years on

“YOU just can’t comprehend something like this happening now.” Those are the words of former-Forres School boy Seb Warner, now…

Arson probe after fire started at Christchurch property

A FIRE was started at a property in Christchurch. Detectives are investigating after a suspected arson attack at a property…

Luckily, no one was injured by the fire Picture: Dorset Council Waste Services

Batteries left in bin sets recycling vehicle ablaze

PEOPLE are being reminded to not dispose of batteries in their recycling bin after it set a recycling collection…