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Dorset Police issued this photograph in a bid to help trace the family of the man found

Appeal to identify body found in Purbeck woods four months ago

A BODY found in woods in Purbeck has not been identified – more than four months after it was…

The man, in his 60s, was found outside Upton Social Club, in Poole Road. Picture: Google

Police probe after man found unconscious at Upton Social Club

A MAN was knocked unconscious at a Dorset social club, prompting a police probe. Police are appealing for information after…

Trio released without charge after death of man in Dorchester

THREE people arrested after the death of a man in Dorchester have been released without charge. The trio were taken…

There were reports of teens riding dangerously in Christchurch Road, between Bournemouth Airport and Parley Cross

Motorbike youths rode dangerously and tried to steal bike

A GROUP of teenagers rode motorcycles dangerously and tried to take another rider’s bike, police said. Officers are investigating after…

Remembrance Service planned at Dorchester on Armistice Day

DORSET will gather to honour those who fell in conflict on Saturday morning. A service in Dorchester on Armistice Day…

The alleged incident unfolded at Nisa, in Stanpit Road, Christchurch. Picture: Google

Teen identified after CCTV appeal over alleged hate crime at Christchurch shop

UPDATE: Dorset Police has confirmed a teenage girl has been identified after an appeal over an alleged hate crime…

The incident unfolded in the School Close area of Dorchester. Picture: Google

Six arrested after alleged knifepoint robbery in Dorchester street

SIX people – including a 16-year-old boy – have been arrested after two people sitting in a car in…

The Christchurch and District Branch of Parkinson's UK is appealing for volunteers to come forward

Parkinson’s Christchurch branch could close unless new volunteers found

A CHARITY that supports people affected by Parkinson’s in Christchurch and the surrounding areas has issued an urgent appeal…

Ros Dignan, back right, with Citizens Advice advisors who will once again be partnering with Dorset Community Foundation on its Surviving Winter appeal

Fears over elderly in energy bill arrears as winter appeal launched in Dorset

MORE people than ever could find themselves in arrears on their energy bills this winter, a Dorset charity has…

Gillian Wallace, Chair of Cattistock Open Gardens (third from left) presenting the cheque to staff from the hospital’s Critical Care Unit, supported by Vicky Hunt, DCH Charity (far right)

Open gardens event raises £1,400 for Dorset hospital appeal

AN open gardens event raised more than £1,000 for Dorset County Hospital’s new appeal. Cattistock Open Gardens, which ran in…