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2024 winner Jared Agyekum and Mike Dolbear, front, with the Young Drummer of the Year 2024 finalists. Picture: Dave Hughes

UK’s best young drummers set to gather for Poole contest

THE best young drummers in the country will be showing off their skills in Poole next month. Lighthouse Poole is…

Police are keen to trace this person in connection with incidents in Christchurch. Pictures: Dorset Police

Bag stolen from Poundland and card used to withdraw money

POLICE are keen to trace this person in connection with an incident that saw an elderly person’s bag stolen…

The alleged incident occurred in Trinity Street, Dorchester, police said. Picture: Google

Pedestrian told driver to slow down – and was allegedly racially abused

A DRIVER is alleged to have racially abused a pedestrian who told them to slow down on a Dorchester…

The incident happened in the Esplanade/St Mary Street area of Weymouth. Picture: Google

Teen, 16, attacked in hate crime after being quizzed on sexuality

A TEENAGER was headbutted after being quizzed over his sexuality in a Weymouth street. Police are investigating the hate-related assault…

The alleged assault occurred at Aldi in Christchurch. Picture: Google

Man shoved into shelves at Aldi in Christchurch

A MAN fell into shelves at a Christchurch supermarket after being assaulted, police said. Officers are investigating the incident, which…

Around 50 firefighters tackled the blaze in Dorchester. Picture: DWFRS

Care home evacuated as 50 firefighters tackle blaze in Dorchester

A FAULTY wall socket is believed to have started a fire at a Dorchester care home – leading to…

Registration is open now Picture Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Sign up now for air ambulance Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

AN air ambulance charity is encouraging people to follow through on that New Year’s resolution by signing up for…

The incident unfolded at Wareham Pizza & Kebab. Picture: Google

Man punched and kicked while on floor in Wareham takeaway attack

UPDATE: A man has come forward in connection with an alleged assault in Wareham. The incident happened at around 10.25pm on…

The incident unfolded at The Rock pub, in Weymouth, police said. Picture: Google

Woman ‘jumped on’ during Weymouth pub attack

POLICE are appealing for information after a woman was allegedly pulled to the ground by her hair and “jumped…

Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home, in Swanage, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Swanage care home reopens after deaths of three residents

RESIDENTS have finally returned to a Swanage care home after three people died overnight. Two men aged 74 and 91…