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HRH The Duke of Kent in the new Memorial Room

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…

Multiple agencies, including the police and fire services, were involved in the operation. Pictures: Dorset Police

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…

Teams battle it out in a number of disciplines

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…

The Weymouth Skate Park Association secured money last year

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…

Police are keen to trace this person after the incident in Christchurch. Pictures: Google/Dorset Police

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…

How the mast would look from Chickerell Village. Picture: ATG/Dorset Council

Plan for new 22m-high 5G mast in Chickerell submitted

PLANS for a new 20-metre tall 5G mast in Chickerell have been submitted. Atlas Tower Group (ATG) has lodged a…

The tiny stretch is in Commercial Road, Swanage. Picture: Donna Glave/Facebook

‘It’s the little things…’: Tiny stretch of yellow lines in Swanage repainted

DRIVERS have been warned – this parking spot is not for you! Double yellow lines have been repainted on a…

The WWII bunker is in Ringstead, Dorset

Fancy staying in a Dorset WWII bunker? Now’s your chance!

DURING the Second World War, people were glad to avoid one particular Dorset property. But now, visitors are happy…

Pupils in the new area with headteacher Christine Chambers, right, and Louise Jones, grants manager at TVT, left

Playground makeover at Poole school in memory of pupil

A SCHOOL playground has been given a new lease of life thanks to a donation from a Dorset charity. Youngsters…

The tragedy unfolded on Bournemouth beach on Wednesday afternoon. Picture: Google

Pleasure boat reportedly impounded at Poole Harbour after Bournemouth tragedy

A MAN arrested in connection with the tragic deaths of two young people on Bournemouth beach on Wednesday…