Months of traffic lights planned during major junction overhaul in Dorchester
WORK on a major overhaul at a busy Dorchester junction – including the installation of pedestrian crossings – is…
UK roadworks lifted from TODAY to help ease Christmas journeys
ROADWORKS are being put on hold from today in a bid to make people’s journeys for Christmas as smooth…
Wareham youngster Daisy scoops prestigious wildlife photo award
A 16-YEAR-OLD has landed a prestigious award after getting up close and personal with a tomato wasp – and…
Plaque to honour school boys who died in mine accident on Swanage Beach 70 years on
“YOU just can’t comprehend something like this happening now.” Those are the words of former-Forres School boy Seb Warner, now…
Arson probe after fire started at Christchurch property
A FIRE was started at a property in Christchurch. Detectives are investigating after a suspected arson attack at a property…
Batteries left in bin sets recycling vehicle ablaze
PEOPLE are being reminded to not dispose of batteries in their recycling bin after it set a recycling collection…
Fire service issues safety warning after wheat bag catches fire
FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning to those that use microwavable wheat bags to stay warm. Wheat bags are sealed bags…
Shocking stats reveal 13% increase in pet neglect in Dorset
524 ANIMAL neglect incidents were reported in Dorset from January to September this year – and the RSPCA said…
Swanage in the running to be 2026 Town of Culture
SWANAGE is one of four towns across Dorset shortlisted to be the 2026 Town of Culture. The winning town will…
Emergency response at Sandbanks, Poole after man seen in water
SANDBANKS in Poole saw a big emergency services presence this morning (December 17) after a man was seen in…