Brownsea Island celebrates its 60th anniversary
THE 60th anniversary of Brownsea Island being opened to the public was celebrated when members of the local community…
Toney case ‘symptomatic of a gambling epidemic’
SPECIALIST lawyers in Swanage have warned that a high-profile gambling case involving a top footballer is the ‘tip of…
Oly’s back in the swim in battle against plastics pollution
DORSET eco swimmer Oly Rush is gearing up for his next dip to raise awareness of the plastic pollution…
How nature reserve is helping the threatened nightjar…
THE number of nightjars at RSPB reserves across England and Wales – including at RSPB Arne in Dorset –…
Man arrested after alleged sex assault in Christchurch
A MAN has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Christchurch. The incident, in the Barrack Road…
HRH The Duke of Kent visits Tank Museum at Bovington
HRH The Duke of Kent was in Dorset this week to honour the sacrifice of the Royal Armoured Corps. The…
Teens questioned over drugs during police operation in Bourne Valley
DRONES, off-road vehicles and plain-clothed officers all took part in a police operation aimed at reducing the risk of…
Purbeck challenge sees teams take aim at charity fundraising total
A CHARITY challenge will see participants take aim at a large fundraising total for a worthy cause. The annual Country…
Last chance to bid for youth funding in Dorset
ORGANISATIONS working to improve the lives of young people in Dorset are being urged to apply for funding. The deadline…
CCTV image released after woman sexually assaulted in Christchurch
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted after speaking to a man in Christchurch. The incident happened in the area of Barrack…