£6m plan to strengthen Poole Bridge and Twin Sails
TWO iconic bridges in Poole are set to see a £6 million investment to ensure they stand the test…
Lorry crash near Wareham sees driver taken to hospital
A DRIVER was taken to hospital after a crash between a lorry and a car near Wareham yesterday. A black…
Swanage Beach Gardens retains national award
BEACH Gardens in Swanage has once again been recognised as one of the best-maintained parks in the UK. It was…
Wasp warning at Swanage play area
THE public are being advised to take care following reports of “a significant number” of wasps taking up a…
Wessex council leaders push again for devolution
COUNCIL leaders across the Wessex area are once again pushing for devolution and the creation of a Mayoral…
Fallen climber rescued from Anvil Point
TWO helicopters were deployed to rescue a climber that had fallen down a cliff near the Anvil Point Lighthouse…
Stunning royal purse – with hidden message inside – to be sold in Dorset
AN Edwardian Austro-Hungarian 18-carat gold purse is set to go on sale in Bridport. The two-colour yellow and white gold…
Cyclist taken to hospital after Dorchester hit-and-run crash
A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run crash in Dorchester, police said. The rider, a man in his…
Cross-pavement EV charging could be launched in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A NEW cross-pavement electric vehicle charging trial could be introduced across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This would mean EV users…
‘Mini Glastonbury’: Festival to welcome thousands later this month
15,000 PEOPLE are expected to descend on Poole later this month for the Poole Harbour Festival. Set up ten years…