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NOT getting your eyes tested could end in a £1,000 fine - or even a driving ban.

How not getting your eyes tested could land you with a £1,000 fine

NOT getting your eyes tested could end in a £1,000 fine – or even a driving ban. New data from…

David shows off his book in the gardens he has helped transform at Forest Holme Hospice

David’s garden efforts in memory of wife feature in new fundraising book for hospice

A GARDENER who began volunteering at a Dorset hospice after sadly losing his wife, has written a book about…

Growing your own is a great way to educate children about food

Fresh from your garden!

GROWING your own produce fresh from the garden comes with many advantages – not only will it provide you…

PHOTO: Simon Barnes

News from Wareham Town Council – April report

By Julie Bradley HAVING been away from Wareham, Kevin Randall was dismayed to find the bike park in Hauses Field,…

Members of the Dorchester angling club are encouraging young people to try out the sport at a special event next month

Youngsters: Want to give fishing a go?

DORCHESTER & District Angling Society Juniors are hosting a fishing open day at Revels Fishery & Tackle Shop on…

A CAR dashboard caught fire on a busy Dorchester road.

Car call out for firefighters

A CAR dashboard caught fire on a busy Dorchester road. The drama unfolded on the A37 near the Weirs Roundabout…

Crime rose by 3.7% last year compared to 2021 when crime fell as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown in January of that year. PHOTO: Dorset Police

Crime: Dorset sixth safest area in the country

CRIME in Dorset rose by 3.7% last year, according to new data. The figures, which detail crimes reported in the…

Consultant clinical psychologist, Dr Joanna Yilmaz

New support for pregnancy problems

A NEW specialist service is being offered to help women experiencing pregnancy-related fear, trauma or loss. The Maternal Mental Health…

Tiger Day at the Tank Museum attracted thousands of visitors to see a very special tank in action.

Tiger roars into action watched by thousands

TIGER Day at the Tank Museum at Bovington attracted thousands of visitors to see a very special tank in…

CHILDREN at Tops Day Nurseries in Wimborne learned about the importance of protecting the environment when they celebrated Earth Day.

Earth Day lesson for youngsters

CHILDREN at Tops Day Nurseries in Wimborne learned about the importance of protecting the environment when they celebrated Earth…