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Police warning after five garage break-ins in Poole area

POLICE have issued a warning after five garage break-ins in the Poole area. Officers are urging the public to remain…

Ambulance service in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire hit by cyber attack

THE ambulance service serving Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset has been hit by a cyber attack. The South Western Ambulance Service…

The Mega Slip and Slide attraction is between Wimborne and Corfe Mullen

Planning sought for Wimborne slip and slide that’s already open

A PLANNING application has been submitted for a slip and slide attraction near Wimborne – that is already open. The…

Police want to trace this person in connection with the theft of a van in Dorchester. Picture: Dorset Police

Police issue CCTV appeal after Dorchester van theft

POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a person they would like to trace in connection with a van…

The former council offices in Weymouth are set to be demolished. Picture: Dorset Council

Former council offices in Weymouth to be demolished for regeneration

FORMER council offices will be demolished as part of a multi-million pound regeneration project. A plan to knock down the…

Buttholders will be on offer at Dorset beaches this summer

Use a Buttholder on the beach in Dorset this summer

HANDHELD ashtrays known as ‘Buttholders’ will be distributed as part of a campaign to keep beaches clean during the…

Jamieson Richards-Boyce has been jailed for six and a half years. Pictures: Dorset Police

Man, 26, jailed for gun and drug offences – including in Poole

A MAN has been jailed for six and a half years following firearms and drugs offences – including in…

The crash happened on the B3143 Slyer's Lane, near Dorchester

Man seriously injured and another arrested after Dorchester crash

A MAN was arrested and another left in a serious condition in hospital after a crash near Dorchester. The incident…

Durlston Country Park, Thorncombe Woods, Stour Meadows and Avon Heath have all been handed Green Flag Awards

Dorset country parks and nature sites handed prestigious honours

DORSET is celebrating after three country parks and two nature sites were handed prestigious awards. Green Flag Awards, which recognise…

Chris Packham has supported plans for a Dorset COP

Chris Packham backs Dorset COP environmental event

WILDLIFE expert and environmental campaigner Chris Packham is backing an event in Dorset aiming to speed up moves to…