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The Christmas street market will be the first of its kind in Wareham

Christmas market plan for Wareham unveiled

A CHRISTMAS market will take place in Wareham in December for the first time ever. Wareham Town Council has been…

The Co-op in Swanage was broken into last Friday

Police probe break-in at Swanage Co-op supermarket

POLICE are investigating a break-in at a Swanage supermarket. Officers were called to the Co-op store, in Kings Road West,…

Dorset Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) and members of the Use of Police Powers and Standards Scrutiny Panel underwent specialist training from Autism Unlimited

Police visitors undergo autism training to better support those in custody

VOLUNTEERS who help ensure the rights and welfare of people in police custody are observed have undergone specialist training…

The man, in his 20s, was found beside the Stafford bypass, near Dorchester

Man in his 20s found beside Dorchester road with “serious” injuries

A MAN was found with serious injuries beside a major Dorset road on Sunday morning (October 29). Police are investigating…

The crash happened on the A354 Monkton Hill in Dorchester on Friday morning

Woman suffers life-threatening injuries in Dorchester crash

A WOMAN suffered ‘life-threatening’ injuries and remains in hospital after a crash in Dorchester. The incident, on the A354 Monkton…

A host of festive feasts will be on offer at the Athelhampton House Food & Drink Christmas Fair

Festive food to tickle tastebuds at Athelhampton House Christmas Fair

FESTIVE flavours will be the order of the day at an event next month. On Saturday and Sunday, November 25…

Volunteer gardeners Viv Taylor, David Dawson and Petula Fishlock, at the Poole in Bloom presentation evening

Blooming marvellous accolades for Poole charity hospice

BLOOMING marvellous displays helped a Dorset charity pick up accolades in the Poole in Bloom contest. The Forest Holme Hospice,…

Mr Magnolia, by Quentin Blake. Picture: Quentin Blake

Blandford youngsters can earn Arts Award at Quentin Blake exhibition

YOUNG people are being given an exciting way in to the arts thanks to a new exhibition of work…

Specialist stroke support services being rolled out in Dorset

SPECIALIST stroke support services are being rolled out in Dorset. Ahead of World Stroke Day on Sunday…

Diverse Abilities charity gearing up for gala ball event

DANCERS at an ‘under the sea’ ball in Poole will be raising much-needed funds for charity as they put…