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Officers followed the vehicle along the A351 past Corfe Castle where it made off at speed and failed to stop Picture: Google

Appeal after car sped away from police in Corfe Castle

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a driver failed to stop for officers in Corfe Castle. Dorset Police says a…

Schools in Dorchester, Cerne Abbas, Powerstock and Durweston are set to offer free breakfast clubs. Pictures: Google

Dorset schools set to offer new, free breakfast clubs: Full list

YOUNG people will soon be able to attend new, free breakfast clubs at eight Dorset schools thanks to a…

Safety enforcement notices were issued over Iford Bridge Park, BCP Council said. Picture: Google

Christchurch caravan park owner fined £27,000 over safety concerns

THE owner of a caravan park near Christchurch has been fined more than £27,000 after failing to adhere to…

Officers want to trace these people after the incident in Christchurch. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after items stolen from Christchurch garden centre

POLICE are keen to trace these four people after a theft and attempted assault at a garden centre in…

The restored pier at Hamworthy Park in Poole. Picture: BCP Council

Pier in Hamworthy Park re-opens after £330,000 restoration project

THE historic Lake Pier at Hamworthy Park has re-opened following a £330,000 restoration project. Work has been taking place at…

The Great Ovens Nature Reserve Picture: Dorset Heaths Partnership

Proposals to ban unauthorised beach camping and barbeques across Studland

A BAN on unauthorised beach camping and barbeques could be extended across Studland in a bid to prevent wildfires…

The new defences are designed to let the bats roost in peace Pictures: Cathy Lewis/Nick Tomlinson/National Trust

Rare Studland bats get extra protection to keep roosting sites safe

RARE bats in Studland have been given an additional layer of protection to ensure they are left alone while…

The incident took place on Sunday (February 23) Picture: Swanage Coastguard Rescue Team

Coastguard teams brave strong winds to rescue woman after allergic reaction on Swanage cliffs

COASTGUARD teams battled strong winds and dangerous conditions as they scrambled to assist a woman who suffered an allergic…

Stephen Appleby, of Corfe Mullen, has been jailed for five years. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Corfe Mullen man jailed for raping former partner in her home

STEPHEN Appleby – of Corfe Mullen – has been jailed for five years after raping his former partner -…

Five cash machines were damaged overnight in Poole Pictures: Google/Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after cash machines damaged in Poole

FIVE cash machines were reportedly damaged overnight across Poole last month. Police say cash machines were damaged in Blandford Road…