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Ashley John Peter Fulton, left, and Aaron Evans, have been jailed after the raid in Sandbanks, Poole. Picture: Dorset Police

Pair jailed after armed burglary at Sandbanks property

TWO men who forced their way into a Poole home and threatened the occupants with a gun before stealing…

Controversial Lidl approved near Wareham – with “overwhelming support” for the plans

PLANS to build a Lidl store in Sandford near Wareham have been granted planning permission – despite officers previously…

Lloyd Hatton MP shows his support for Poppy Appeal

LABOUR MP for South Dorset LLoyd Hatton has been busy raising money for the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) Poppy…

Experience the magic of Christmas in Swanage with The Polar Express

CHILDREN can experience the magic of Christmas this year by hopping on The Polar Express train ride in Swanage…

The crash happened at the junction of Fairmile Road and Stour Road, in Christchurch. Picture: Google

Biker suffers “serious injuries” in Christchurch crash

A BIKER suffered “serious injuries” after a crash in Christchurch on Monday afternoon (November 4). The incident occurred at around…

Arrest after man allegedly exposed himself on Purbeck beach

A MAN allegedly exposed himself and committed an indecent act on a Purbeck beach, police said. The incident unfolded on…

Police said a car was reported as driving erratically in Conifer Avenue, Poole, in the early hours of Saturday morning. Picture: Google

Car hit telegraph pole and another vehicle before fleeing, say police

A CAR crashed into a telegraph pole and parked vehicle in Poole in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police…

Karen Loftus, of Poole, escaped the Spanish floods along with husband, Steve. Picture: Steve Loftus

Poole pair escaped Spain floods – thanks to Moroccan lorry driver

“THERE were moments where I thought ‘we could die here’.” So said Karen Loftus who, along with husband Steve, escaped…

Fire crews at the site, in Ling Road, Poole. Picture: Poole Fire Station

Crews tackle fire at commercial premises in Poole

DOZENS of firefighters were sent to tackle a blaze at a commercial premises in Poole this morning (October 4). Crews…

Police are keen to trace this person after an alleged theft from a car in Celtic Crescent, Dorchester. Pictures: Google/Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after Rolex and Tag Heuer allegedly stolen from car in Dorchester

POLICE are keen to trace this person after Rolex and Tag Heuer watches were allegedly stolen from a car…