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Free dance workshops for youngsters in Swanage

YOUNGSTERS can put their best feet forward at free dance workshops in Swanage. The town library will be the venue…

Lucy Lester has taken over at Lesley Shand branches in Corfe Mullen and Blandford

New manager at Corfe Mullen and Blandford funeral directors

BRANCHES of a funeral director in Corfe Mullen and Blandford have a new manager. Lucy Lester has taken over at…

Patient Julie Hills cuts the ribbon at the new Poole Hospital Theatres

First patient officially opens new Poole Hospital theatre block

A NEW theatre block at Poole Hospital has been declared officially open – by the first patient to use…

The Norwegian Dawn cruise ship at Portland. Picture: Portland Dock

Cruise ship’s early arrival gives Dorset economy a much-needed boost

RESTAURANTS, bars and shops got a welcome boost when a cruise ship docked for longer than expected. Due to poor…

Crime rose by 1.4% in Dorset in year to March 2023, figures reveal

CRIME in Dorset rose by 1.4 percent between April 2022 and March 2023, new figures reveal. The Office for National…

The London and South Western Railway T3 class No 563 has been restored after it was donated to the Swanage Railway Trust. Picture: Nathan Au

Swanage Railway Trust locomotive steams in for first time in 75 years

A VICTORIAN locomotive has moved under its own steam for the first time in 75 years after a £500,000,…

The incident started in the Highcliffe Cliff Top car park in Christchurch, according to Dorset Police

Arrest after vehicle reported to have fled from police in Christchurch car park

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an incident that saw a vehicle fail to stop for police. The…

Drivers are being warned to expect traffic this weekend

M5 traffic warning as school holidays getaway set to begin this weekend

DRIVERS are expected to make more than 12 million journeys this weekend as schools break up for the summer…

The bike was taken from Parkstone Road, Poole, on June 21, Dorset Police said

CCTV image issued after bike theft in Poole

POLICE are keen to trace this person after a bike was stolen in Poole. A CCTV image has been issued…

NHS staff will be on hand to help on the day

How you could interview for – and land – an NHS job in one day

THE benefits of pursuing a career in healthcare in Dorset will be highlighted at a special event taking place…