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Five-year neighbourhood plan seeks public input

RESIDENTS in Christchurch are being encouraged to give their views as the long-awaited Neighbourhood Plan enters a crucial stage…

Repeat shoplifter handed criminal behaviour order

OFFICERS from the Bournemouth North West team have secured a criminal behaviour order (CBO) for a prolific shoplifter. The shoplifter,…

Man in his 70s in ‘life-threatening condition’ after being hit by bus

A MAN in his 70s suffered “very serious injuries” after being hit by a bus in Christchurch. The incident occurred…

One of the Orange bikes stolen in the break-in. Picture: Dorset Police

Bikes worth thousands stolen during garage break-in

TWO bikes – worth several thousand pounds – were stolen after a break-in at a garage in Poole. The burglary,…

Mercedes and electric bikes taken in burglary

A MERCEDES was stolen – along with two electric bikes – after a burglary in Upton this morning (December…

The man was in Ashley Road, near the junction with Richmond Road, police said. Picture: Google

Man indecently exposed himself on roadside in Poole

A MAN indecently exposed himself on a busy route through Poole. At around 5.15am on Thursday, November 6, a woman…

The Knighton Countryside team with managing director (second from right) and Mike Dennis from Trading Standards (right) Picture: Dorset Council

Gardeners step in to clear Dorchester man’s garden for free after he was conned out of £30,000

A VICTIM of rogue traders who was left with no savings after he was quoted a bloated price for…

Water voles have been recorded on several sites on the heaths Picture: Terry Bagley

Pictures: Nature is thriving on Purbeck Heaths – five years after efforts started

VOLUNTEERS have revealed a remarkable resurgence of wildlife on the Purbeck Heaths just five years after the UK’s first-ever…

Many users criticised the planned changes to the day centres Picture: Dorset Council

Decision to be made on future of Dorset day centres next year

A DECISION on how to move forward with day centres across Dorset will be taken in March next year,…

Some of the Ferndown crew on standby Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset gears up for winter with gritting crews on standby

HIGHWAYS crews in Dorset are on standby and ready to spring into action to keep our roads safe as…