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Nick Douch, left, has been appointed president of the BAFD

Nick Douch named president of prestigious Dorset industry group

FUNERAL director Nick Douch has taken on a role at the helm of a county-wide group. Nick, managing director of…

A range of diesels will be on show at the 2023 Swanage Railway Diesel Gala and Beer Festival

Beer and trains! Swanage Railway Diesel Gala and Beer Festival details revealed

TRAINS and beer will be on offer at a special event this month. Swanage Railway is set to host its…

The fire occurred in a kitchen at a property in Seldown Road, Poole

Firefighters tackle early-hours kitchen blaze in Poole

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in a kitchen at a property in Poole in the early hours of this morning…

Consultant clinical psychologist, Dr Joanna Yilmaz, is involved with the Maternal Mental Health Service (MMHS)

Mental health service to support women with pregnancy-related problems

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

The woman was hit near the underpass at the Adastral roundabout in Poole. Picture: Google

Woman hit in the face by two attackers in Poole, say police

A WOMAN was hit in the face ‘a few times’ during an assault in Poole. The incident happened some time…

Fun runners can do their bit for charity in Wimborne this summer

Caribbean Fun Run in Wimborne to raise charity cash

A FUN run with a Caribbean flavour will raise much-needed funds for good causes. Wimborne Rotary has organised the Caribbean…

Swans-v-Sherborne

Prior double secures away win

Swans secured a superb away win against Sherborne Town Reserves in The Jewson Dorset Premier League. The first half proved…

Singers promise varied programme at Swanage church

Singers promise varied programme at Swanage church

LOCAL choir the Belvedere Singers promise something for everyone in a concert at St Mary’s Church in the town. Music…

Police stopped a vehicle in Christchurch

Vehicle stop leads to arrests on suspicion of supplying drugs

A VEHICLE stop in Christchurch resulted in two people being arrested in suspicion of supplying drugs. Shortly after 11pm on…

Back row, from left to right, Leanne Adimi from Douch Family Funeral Directors, Deacon Jonathan Martin from the church, Jonathan Stretch and Marcella McDonagh from Douch Family Funeral Directors and in front, Zoe Grimley

Take a seat at Warm Space

A CHURCH has 40 new seats for its ‘warm space’ days thanks to a generous donation. On Mondays and Tuesdays,…