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Baby born in serious condition after e-scooter hits pregnant mother

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a pregnant woman and her baby were seriously injured in a collision involving…

Council housing service among England’s best following inspection

BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole Council’s housing service, BCP Homes, has been awarded the highest possible grade for its services…

Man in his 20s seriously injured in Hurn crash

A MAN in his 20s suffered serious injuries after a crash in Hurn on Tuesday (January 27). Police are appealing…

Museum to host half-term Wizard of Oz inspired family trail

FAMILIES are invited to step into a world of magic, imagination and adventure next month as Wimborne’s award‑winning Museum…

Flooding has hit dozens of streets across Dorset

Warning to drivers as Storm Chandra hits Dorset roads

PEOPLE are being urged to take care when driving through surface waters in Dorset – after firefighters were called…

Finalists and judges at the 2025 drummer of the year competition in Poole

Drummers aim to beat the competition during Poole contest

THE next generation of beat makers will be celebrated during the 2026 Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year competition…

TV fav Chris Packham to appear in bird festival

THE MIGRATION Festival returns to Careys Secret Garden near Wareham with two winter weekends exploring migration through people, wildlife and the natural…

Sir Mark Rylance applauds film festival in 30th year

ACCLAIMED actor and director Sir Mark Rylance praises a “remarkable” film festival as it gears up to mark its…

Staff threatened with knife sharpener in store robbery

Hundreds take part in off-shore counter terrorism exercise

A MAJOR counter terrorism drill aboard a cross-channel ferry brought together multiple agencies at Poole Port yesterday. Several hundred people…