Mutiny on the Bounty: Item made by John Adams’ descendant up at Dorset auction
AN item from Pitcairn Island – settled by mutineers from HMS Bounty and made by one of their descendants…
New deputy chief constable Rachel Farrell appointed at Dorset Police
RACHEL Farrell has been selected as a permanent deputy chief constable at Dorset Police. She was selected after a recruitment…
Police officers in Dorset set to use handheld metal detectors in knife crackdown
POLICE officers in Dorset are being issued with metal detectors in a bid to clampdown on knives and others…
Weather warning for Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire as thunderstorm approaches
THUNDERSTORMS and heavy rain are set to hit the south west – including Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset – on…
Mid-Dorset GP practices honoured for work with unpaid carer patients
GP practices across mid-Dorset have been honoured for work to support patients who are unpaid carers. Nine surgeries have been…
The Rex cinema in Wareham to mark 100 years of screenings at Silent Film Weekend
DORSET’S oldest cinema is gearing up to celebrate silent film by showing a series of films – 100 years…
“Keep your chin up and don’t fear for me”: Heartbreaking letters of WWII gunner revealed
A COLLECTION of heartbreaking letters written by a young tank gunner as he fought in the Second World War…
Residents urged to register to vote ahead of 2024 Dorset elections
PEOPLE are being reminded they can apply to vote by post in elections set to take place next year. Voters…
Dorset swimmer with Down Syndrome chases Paralympic dream
TEENAGE swimming sensation, Sam Craddock, who has Down Syndrome, is making waves in and out the pool…
Belvedere Singers announce Christmas concert in Swanage
SWANAGE-based choir the Belvedere Singers is preparing for its annual Christmas concert. This year, the event is scheduled for Saturday,…