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Ian Hayward- Mannington Trout Fishery

Nice catch on coldest day of year

THE Poole and Wimborne Fly Fishers Christmas match took place as usual at Manningford Trout Fishery on what was…

Cadets operate across Dorset

Could you help Dorset Police cadets?

COULD you help young people improve their understanding of the law, their communication skills and teamwork? If so, Dorset…

Nigel Smith - Ellis Jones Solicitors, Swanage

Nigel marks three decades of service

THE average house price was £53,000 and inflation stood at 6.88%. The year is 1992 and Nigel Smith, pictured, has…

Swanage Ropes Plan

High ropes plan sparks concerns

PLANS for a new high ropes course at a Swanage outdoor centre have been submitted – prompting objections. The scheme…

Swanage Tennis Club

Club aces jumpers

TENNIS players served up an ace display of Christmas jumpers during a special event. The annual Swanage Tennis Club Christmas…

Dorset World Records

Giant fungi and dinosaur footprints: Five world records with a Dorset link

FROM dinosaur footprints to giant pumpkins, Dorset has its fair share of record holders – but they might not…

Wild Woodbury Site in Bere Regis

Wood worth £10,000 stolen from Dorset wildlife charity site

WOOD worth more than £10,000 was stolen from a wildlife site. The theft occurred at a Dorset Wildlife Trust site…

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Missing Poole boy Jayden Carnegie found after police appeal

MISSING 12-year-old Jayden Carnegie has been found, it has been confirmed. Dorset Police issued an appeal to trace the youngster…

Dorset Council Budget

Council tax to rise for Dorset households, budget plans show

COUNCIL tax is set to rise next year as county chiefs look to set a balanced budget. Dorset Council has…

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Dorset Police sergeant pursued ‘improper’ relationships with junior officers, hearing finds

A DORSET Police sergeant pursued ‘improper’ relationships with student officers under his supervision, a misconduct hearing found. The officer, who…