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The damage took place overnight Picture: No. 36 Gifts and Lifestyle

No.36 Gifts and Lifestyle’s window damaged in Dorchester

THE window of a Dorchester shop was damaged overnight, and police want to speak to any witnesses. The damage reportedly…

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“Abusive man” tried to kick people in Poole Park

A MAN reportedly tried to kick two people in Poole Park last week. Police said a man shouted at members…

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

Plans for new Heart of Wessex region – and mayor – welcomed in Dorset

PLANS to introduce a mayor for a new ‘Heart of Wessex’ region in a bid to boost investment and…

The current signs compared to the ones proposed by J. Holland and Sons Pictures: Salmon Planning Company

Plan for illuminated sign at Swanage Funworld Amusements refused

PLANS to bring the branding of Funworld Amusements in Swanage under one roof have hit a snag as planning…

Cllr Richard Biggs hands over the keys to Liam Botting, managing director and Anthony Culshaw, technical director at Britlif, joined by Justin Ives, managing director, Spetisbury Construction who built the units Picture: Dorset Council

Winfrith company, Britlift, expands with move into new industrial unit near Wool

WINFRITH-based company Britlift is the first company to move into the brand-new units at the Dorset Innovation Park. Hailed as…

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Serious injury for man in 60s following hit-and-run near Upton

A MAN in his 60s suffered a serious leg injury after a car hit a vehicle near Upton before…

The events raised more than £23,000 for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care's family support and bereavement service Picture: Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Community spirit shines bright at charity candle events in Poole and Swanage

MOVING candlelight remembrance events in Poole and Swanage raised more than £23,000 for charity. The events took place at Poole…

Jane Woods, Rob Waitt and Sara Greenwood

Nature-based course set to help those with depression and anxiety

PEOPLE going through depression, anxiety or loneliness are being offered a free nature-based course aimed at improving their mental…

“Linda was angelic and positively affected all who knew her", her husband said Picture: Dorset Police

Husband’s heartbreaking tribute after Linda Hesford, 24, dies in Poole car crash

THE husband of a woman who died while walking on the A35 Upton bypass has issued a tribute. 24-year-old Linda…

No date has been given for the closure as of yet Picture: Google

Poole Cineworld one of six to close across UK: see full list

CINEWORLD in Poole will close in January 19, it has been announced. The Poole branch is on a list of…