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The site after the building had gone. Photo: Chris Loder MP

‘Eyesore’ Dorchester building finally demolished

AN ‘eyesore’ building at a Dorset train station has been demolished. As previously reported by your New Blackmore Vale, West…

Byron Standen, former Assistant Chief Fire Officer at the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Former Dorset and Wiltshire fire service chief retired – weeks after gross misconduct ruling

A TOP firefighter retired from the Dorset and Wiltshire service on a full pension – just weeks after being…

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Five in court over alleged Wareham cannabis factory

FIVE people have appeared in court in connection with the discovery of a suspected cannabis factory in Wareham. Officers from…

Photo: Dorset Police

Five bikes – and a helmet – stolen from Christchurch bike shop

FIVE bikes and a cycle helmet were stolen in a raid at a store in Christchurch. Thieves targeted Guardhouse Sports,…

Photo: Dorset Council

Prescription locker service plan for Wareham pharmacy

PEOPLE in Wareham could soon be able to collect their prescriptions out of hours – at a special vending…

From left: DCH consultant Dr Kevin Samarasingha, HELP Appeal aviation technical advisor Simon Jones, DCH CFO Chris Hearn, DCH’s clinical design implementation lead Fiona Richey, HELP Appeal chief executive Robert Bertram, HELP Appeal chair Michael Henriques, DCH’s interim chief executive Nick Johnson, DCH matron Clare Turnbull, DCH charity fundraising manager Rachel Cole and DCH programme director Tristan Chapman

£2m donation for new helipad at Dorset County Hospital

A BID to build a new helipad at the refurbished Dorset County Hospital has received a £2 million boost. The…

King Charles III stamps. Photo: Royal Mail

King Charles III stamps revealed: How you can get them

NEW stamps featuring King Charles III have been unveiled by Royal Mail. The first and second-class stamps feature an adapted…

Photo: DWFRS

Police appeal amid probe into Poole college building fire

PEOPLE are being urged to check their doorbell cameras and dashcams in connection with a ‘suspicious’ fire over the…

Chair of the Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, Andy Willis

Dragons’ Den contest for NHS ideas in Dorset

THE public is being asked to help select ideas to improve NHS care. Ideas have been suggested by staff at…

Stargazing survey

Get star counting this month for Dorset-wide survey!

STARGAZERS are being urged to help record how clear the skies of Dorset are. Between February 17 and 24, the…