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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…

Orphaned orangutan Kayan joined the park in early 2023 | ©MonkeyWorld

Monkey Life Series 16: Wareham show is back this Sunday

MONKEY Life, the TV programme filmed at Monkey World in Wareham, returns this Sunday for its sixteenth…

Consultant Jeremy Yarrow has issued safety warnings ahead of fireworks weekend

NHS issues warning over bonfire burns over fireworks weekend

SCORES of people each year require treatment for burns due to fireworks incidents in the south west – and…

Families are being encouraged to dress up for an out of this world experience at Camp Bestival 2024

Camp Bestival reveals out of this world theme for 2024

CAMP Bestival has revealed the fancy dress theme for next year’s festival. Set to run at Lulworth Castle from July…

Light Up a Life to remember a loved one this Christmas

LOST loved ones will once again be remembered at special services across Dorset this Christmas. The Weldmar Hospicecare charity is…

The Swanage Disabled Club meets each Monday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm at All Saints Church Hall

Swanage Disabled Club in call for volunteers

VOLUNTEERS are being urged to come forward to help disabled people in Swanage. The Swanage Disabled Club meets each Monday…