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Van damaged in Poole arson attack

A VAN was set on fire in a suspected arson attack. The incident happened at around 9.14pm on Friday, February…

Canford Heath Poole. Photo: Google

Concern for mother after foetus found near Poole

POLICE are concerned for the health of a mother after a deceased human foetus was found on heathland near…

Doug Chalk Receiving Award at Bridport Business Awards.

Super snapper Doug captures top business award

SUPER snapper Doug Chalk – known for his quality photographs of Dorset and beyond – has captured a top…

For Paws Truly

For Paws Truly: Funniest small business names revealed

WOULD you shop for sewing goods at It Started With a Stich? Or how about purchasing your pooch treats…

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Pair sought after theft from Lakeland in Christchurch

POLICE have issued images of two people they would like to trace in connection with a theft from a…

The Tiger Who Came to Tea exhibition. Photo: Shire Hall Museum

Your chance to eat with The Tiger Who Came to Tea

‘COULD I have tea with you?’ Visitors to a Dorchester museum will be able to have tea with the tiger…

Missing man David Benham. Photo: Dorset Police

CCTV issued of missing Poole man David Benham

POLICE have issued CCTV images of the last known sighting of a missing Poole man. David Benham has not been…

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Waste firm – and director – guilty over death of employee at Poole site

A DIRECTOR of a waste and recycling firm was handed a suspended prison sentence – and the company ordered…

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Pictures: Northern lights captured in skies over Dorset and Somerset

THE northern lights dazzled over Dorset and Somerset this week – and our readers were on hand to capture…

TV presenter and furniture restorer Jay Blades with Steve Wyatt of Restored Retro in Poole. Credit: Mikey Steven

Repair Shop star Jay Blades to open first furniture store – in Poole

FURNITURE created by Repair Shop star Jay Blades will be on offer at a new shop in Poole. The restorer…