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The victim was walking in Mellstock Road, Poole, when her bag was snatched. Picture: Google

Woman in her 70s has her handbag snatched in Poole street

A THIEF snatched a woman’s handbag from her shoulder as she made her down a Poole street. Police are appealing…

Simon Jeff has been jailed for two years. Picture: Dorset Police

Man, 47, jailed after ‘cowardly’ attack at Dorchester pub

A MAN has been jailed for a violent assault at a Dorchester pub which left a man with a…

The Captain's Club Hotel & Spa in Christchurch. Picture: Google

Arrest after theft of electric bike from Christchurch hotel

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of an electric bike in Christchurch. Dorset Police said…

Firefighters rescue person who fell down river bank in Dorchester

FIREFIGHTERS rescued a person after they fell down the river bank in Dorchester. A crew from the town was sent…

The project helps people access nature and farming in Dorset. Picture: Unsplash/Viktor Forgacs

£100,000 grant to boost access to farming for disabled people

A SCHEME helping disabled people explore and understand farming in Dorset has been boosted by a £100,000 grant. The Stepping…

Residents were able to get up close and personal with the alpacas in Shaftesbury

Poole care home residents take walk on the wild side with alpacas

CARE home residents took a walk on the wild side when they met alpacas during a recent excursion -…

Poole speedster Reza Seewooruthun scored an amazing clean sweep at Brands Hatch

Poole racing driver Reza marks 17th birthday with Brands Hatch clean sweep

WHILE most young people turning 17 might mark the occasion by having a driving lesson, one Dorset speedster was…

More than 400,000 people have not claimed £2,000 savings: How to check

MORE than 400,000 people aged between 18 and 21 have not claimed an average of £2,000 in savings under…

A range of displays will be on offer at Weymouth Science Festival on Sunday

Weymouth Science Festival at Nothe Fort on Sunday: All you need to know

THE Weymouth Science Festival takes place tomorrow (Sunday, October 1). A range of demonstrations and educational events will be running…

Melinda Messenger has joined the cast of Aladdin at Lighthouse, in Poole

Melinda Messenger joins Aladdin cast for Poole panto

TV presenter Melinda Messenger is the latest star to join the cast of an upcoming panto in Poole. Currently starring…