Burglar jailed after taking £20,000 of watches and jewellery in Poole raid
A BURGLAR who stole more than £20,000 worth of watches and jewellery from a home in Poole has been…
New trial train service to run between Wareham, Swanage and Corfe Castle
A NEW train service from the mainline at Wareham into the heart of the Isle of Purbeck is starting…
Jewellery and cash stolen in burglary at Poole property
JEWELLERY and cash were stolen in a burglary at an address in Poole. Police are appealing for information after the…
Dorset-based Repair Shop star helps launch award for young upholsterers
DORSET-based Repair Shop star Sonnaz Nooranvary has helped launch a new award recognising young upholsterers. The upholstery expert’s company, Sonnaz…
Man sentenced over tragic crash that killed ‘superhero’ Jill Crisp in Christchurch
A MAN has avoided jail after admitting causing the death of a 79-year-old woman by careless or inconsiderate driving. Jill…
Schools closed as snow hits in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire: Full list
DOZENS of schools are closed today after snow hit Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire overnight. Children will be rejoicing as they…
Thomas Hardy and TE Lawrence Literary landmarks re-opening this month
THREE literary landmarks in Dorset are set to re-open this month. Hardy’s Cottage, the childhood home of novelist and poet…
Quick cake in a coffee mug
Quick and easy, a mug cake will satisfy sweet cravings and can be whipped up in of minutes from…
When do the clocks go forward in the UK – and why?
THE evenings are getting longer as spring approaches. And the question on everyone’s lips is – when do the clocks…
Queen Victoria’s sketchbook sold by Sherborne auction house
A SKETCHBOOK that once belonged to Queen Victoria – and was due to go up for auction in Sherborne…