Five Dorset towns and villages could see new 20mph speed limits
A TOTAL of five towns and villages in Dorset could soon see 20mph speed limits introduced. A new panel at…
Plan for new kitchen and retention of shop at Purbeck village pub
CATERING at a village pub could soon get a boost in the form a new kitchen. The Kings Arms, in…
Swanage solicitors tackle challenge of ‘managing stressful conversations’
MANAGING stressful conversations was the topic at a special session for Swanage solicitors. Staff at Ellis Jones Solicitors marked Mental…
Van pulled driver over in Poole – but was not a police vehicle
A WHITE van with blue flashing lights that pulled a motorist over before letting it continue its journey was…
Man charged over death of David Haw in Poole Harbour
A MAN has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter after a death in Poole Harbour. At 1.59am on Monday, May…
Animal Rising protestors disrupt Dorset dairy farm
PROTESTORS disrupted work at a Dorset farm on Friday morning (May 19). Around 35 protestors staged a peaceful sit-in protest…
New Citizens Advice bus offers free help in Purbeck
A NEW Citizens Advice bus has hit the roads of Purbeck to offer free help and support to residents. The…
Man in court after occupants assaulted during Poole burglary
A MAN has appeared in court in connection with a burglary in which occupants were threatened and assaulted. The aggravated…
Cow rescued after getting stuck in Wareham bog
THIS was a sticky situation. A cow needed to be moo-ved pretty quickly after getting stuck in a bog in…
Meetings address ‘concerns’ over asylum seeker barge off Dorset coast
COMMUNITY groups and businesses have been meeting with Portland Port to discuss concerns over the Bibby Stockholm barge. The vessel…