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£2 million funding boost to support homeless in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

PEOPLE facing homelessness in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) will now receive increased support after the…

Daniel Simon Bolton left a screwdriver with his DNA on at the crime scene Picture: Dorset Police

DNA found at victim’s home links burglar to crime in Poole

A MAN has been jailed for more than two years after DNA found at a crime…

Experts Dr Dean Lomax and Professor Judy Massare with the skeleton Picture: Dr Dean Lomax

New species of prehistoric Sword Dragon reptile discovered on Jurassic coast

A NEAR-complete skeleton of a beast that once ruled the ocean that was discovered on Dorset’s…

Police have released these CCTV images Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after £800 worth of damage cause to bus in Poole

POLICE have launched an appeal after a passenger reportedly damaged a bus in Poole.

The international bestseller is a harrowing memoir Picture: Emma Webb

“Dorset’s darkest story”: Purbeck author releases international best-seller on childhood sport abuse

A PURBECK author has seen great success with her memoir after it became an international bestseller…

The owner of the car was spoken to by officers after allowing the man to drive the vehicle without a licence or insurance Picture: Dorchester Police

Car seized after being driven without licence and insurance

POLICE seized a car in Dorchester this week after they discovered the driver did not have…

The event is not one to miss Picture: Wareham Wednesdays

Bonfire extravaganza to light up Wareham skies next month

AN impressive fireworks display will light up the night skies in Wareham next month thanks to…

Huge crowds turned out for the annual raft race Picture: Wareham Wednesdays

Wareham Wednesdays team celebrate a summer of family fun

THE team at Wareham Wednesdays have reflected on the four evenings full of entertainment they provided…

Police said an investigation is underway Picture: Dorset Police

Gang of balaclava-wearing men attack and rob teenager in Dorchester

POLICE have launched an appeal after a teenager had his bank card stolen by a group…

Left: Princess Anne meeting Dorset's chief constable Amanda Pearson and right, cadet Amber Loring-Arnot handing the Princess Royal flowers Picture: Dorset Police

Pictures: Princess Royal opens flagship police HQ in Dorset

ROYALTY came to Dorset yesterday (October 6) to officially open a new flagship police headquarters in…