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Luckily, Harley was not found to have any major injuries Picture: Swanage Coastguard Rescue Team

Reminder to keep dogs on lead after pet falls off Old Harry Rocks

A DOG was rescued by a coastguard rescue team after it fell 120 foot from a cliff in Purbeck…

Police appeal after vehicle torched in Holton Heath arson attack

A CAR was set on fire in a suspected arson attack in Holton Heath. Police are appealing for information after…

Talk will reveal how gladiators might have fought in Dorset…

A CHISELLED man, complete with weapons, faces off against a snarling wild beast as thousands of enraptured fans look…

The couple were threatened in the Lagland Road area of Poole, police said

Police appeal after woman ‘threatened to kill man with a knife’ in Poole street

A WOMAN threatened a couple with a knife as they made their way along a Poole street, police said. The…

Mr Cox drove trains to Swanage in the late 60s Picture: Andrew PM Wright

Train driver marks 53rd anniversary of last British Rail trains to Swanage with historic journey

ONE man experienced a full-circle moment after he returned to drive a steam train out of Swanage on the…

The pair were found at a property in Anthony's Avenue, Poole, on New Year's Eve. Picture: Google

Man and woman in their 70s found dead at Poole property

A MAN and a woman – both in their 70s – have been found dead at a property in…

Dorset takeaways and restaurants make semi-finals in national awards: How to vote

RESTAURANTS in Dorset and beyond have made the semi-finals in a national competition. The finalists have been revealed in the…

Alice Tai was awarded an OBE Picture: Paralympics GB

Dorset Paralympian and children’s cancer trustee named in New Year’s Honours List

THE King’s New Year Honours List for 2025 has been revealed – and there are a number of people…

Officers are keen to trace this person after the incident in Lytchett Matravers. Picture: Dorset Police

Police tracing man after woman slapped during dog walk confrontation

A DOG walker claims she was slapped after challenging a man whose dog was off the lead. The incident unfolded…

Diverse Abilities is collecting Christmas trees for a suggested £10 donation

Last chance to book your Christmas tree collection – and boost Dorset charity

HOUSEHOLDS thinking about taking down the Christmas decorations are being urged to have their tree recycled – for a…