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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…

The bikes were taken from Poole High Street on Monday, January 13. Picture: Dorset Police

Two mountain bikes stolen from Poole High Street

TWO mountain bikes have been stolen from outside a property in Poole High Street. The theft occurred at around 5.35pm…

Police are keen to trace this person afer a bike was stolen from near Poole Bus Station. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after bike stolen from rack near Poole Bus Station

POLICE want to trace this person in connection with a bike theft near Poole Bus Station. The theft occurred at…

Fears new housing targets could add over 100,000 residents to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A CAMPAIGN group has issued a stark warning that proposed government housing targets could result in a “unprecedented” population…

Dora underwent an ear-cropping procedure, which is illegal in England and Wales

How woolly hoods are helping Dora recover from illegal ‘ear cropping’ procedure

DORSET pooch Dora is dealing with cropped ears this winter by wearing a specially-knitted hood – complete with woolly…

Two people injured in Poole car crash

TWO people have been injured in Poole following a car crash near the Hungerford roundabout. Last Wednesday, January 8, a…

Dorset Police said the criminal damage took place at the junction of Darbys Lane and Wimborne Road Picture: Google

Man arrested after shop fronts, four vehicles and telephone box damaged in Poole

A 32-YEAR-old man has been arrested after a wave of criminal damage in Poole on New Year’s Day. Two shop…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals

ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…

James with his instructor Nick Picture: Dorset Gliding Club

Dream comes true as Dorchester student gets his pilot’s wings – and wins award

A DORCHESTER student has achieved his dream after he performed a solo flight for the first time. James Hall, a…