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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…

The victim, in his 80s, was targeted in the Trinity Street area of Dorchester. Picture: Google

Gang of teens tries to rob man in his 80s in Dorchester street

A GANG of teenagers tried to rob a man in his 80s in a Dorchester street. The incident happened in…

The whistle off is part of a national campaign Picture: Andrew PM Wright

Victorian steam locomotive set to ‘whistle off’ in Swanage on New Year’s Day

A UNIQUE Victorian locomotive in Swanage, alongside other heritage locomotives across the UK, will sound its whistle on New…

Gusts of up to 75mph could strike the south west on January 1

Weather warning in place as 75mph winds expected across the south west

A STORMY start to 2025 is on the cards after a weather warning was issued for the south west. The…

Man arrested after Poole bus crash that left two people injured

A MAN has been arrested after a crash in Poole which left two people with serious injuries. The incident, which…

Police want to speak to any witnesses Picture: Google

‘Drunk’ man arrested following early morning assault in Poole

A MAN in his 40s barged a teenager in Poole before punching others in the area. The man was in…

The works were planned for January, 2025 Pictures: Dorset Council

Planned junction improvements near Upton Country Park postponed – again

PLANNED improvements to a notorious junction near Upton Country Park have once again been delayed.

Cecilia Barton celebrated her 105th birthday at Great Oaks

Former Come Dancing performer waltzes into 105th year at Dorset care home

A FORMER Poole hotel worker – and keen dancer – has waltzed on to the ripe old age of…

Hundreds of pounds worth of goods have been stolen from Boots in Christchurch. Pictures: Dorset Police

Women sought after Christchurch Boots targeted three times by thieves

POLICE are keen to trace these people – who are believed to be connected to three incidents of shoplifting…