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A range of free activities are on offer for young people in Dorset this Christmas. Picture: Dorset Council

Free holiday activities for young people on offer in Purbeck this Christmas

A RANGE of free activities are on offer to children and young people across Dorset this Christmas. Holiday clubs, activities…

The event in Christchurch was supposed to take place on Saturday but has been cancelled

Hospice charity launches 2024 Christmas tree recycling scheme

A HOSPICE charity is once again offering to collect and recycle Christmas trees in Purbeck – in return for…

Staff at Christchurch Day Hospital celebrate the accreditation

Care at Christchurch Day Hospital gains accreditation

LEVELS of care given to patients at Christchurch Day Hospital have been awarded a special accreditation. The hospital team has…

Children from Year 6 at Yarrells School took part in the charity cycle

PICTURES: Youngsters join Hamworthy care home in cycle for Children in Need

A CARE home’s very own Pudsey bear helped complete an epic cycle challenge for Children in…

Managing partner Nigel Smith, left, and head of banking and finance litigation William Fox Bregman, right, welcome Senior associate solicitor James Constable to Ellis Jones

Top lawyer boosts team at Dorset solicitors Ellis Jones

A NEW crime lawyer has boosted the team at a Dorset solicitors. Ellis Jones Solicitors has strengthened its team…

Energy advice on offer at Poole and Weymouth events

ADVICE will be on offer to people struggling with energy costs at an events this month. On November 30, energy…

UK’s favourite toppings revealed ahead of National Pizza Week

TOMORROW sees National Pizza Week get underway – and our favourite toppings have been revealed. The week-long event, which runs…

The team behind Smoke on the Water. From left to right; Matt, Julia, Sarah and Jordan Tillman

New Swanage restaurant brings Dorset flavour to the Bay Area

PURBECK restaurateurs, of the newly built premises overlooking Swanage Bay, are aiming to create a relaxed environment with local…

Glyn Robert Phelps, of Preston Road, Yeovil, was jailed at Bournemouth Crown Court

Poole man, 25, jailed for seven years after admitting series of rapes

A POOLE man has been jailed for a series of rapes. Kieron Gibson, of Sea View Road, was sentenced at…

The weather warning runs between midnight and 10am on Saturday. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning for heavy rain in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset

A WEATHER warning has been issued for parts of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset. The Met Office says…