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Black Friday: We found perfect Xmas gifts for ‘hard to buy for’ friends and family…

IT’S the most wonderful time of the year – unless you are struggling for gift ideas… We have to accept…

The incident unfolded at Munchies, in Poole. Pictures: Google/Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after door at Poole takeaway smashed in late-night incident

A MAN removed from a Poole takeaway proceeded to smash the door – causing several hundreds of pounds-worth of…

Three more arrests as police crackdown on thefts from vehicles in Dorchester

10 PEOPLE have now been arrested as police investigate a series of thefts from vehicles across Dorchester. Dorset Police said…

The Met Office has issued several weather warnings for Somerset. Picture: Met Office

Fresh weather warnings for Dorset as Storm Bert approaches

PEOPLE in Dorset are being urged to prepare for bad weather as Storm Bert approaches this weekend. The Met Office…

Parking is free in Dorset Council car parks on certain days

FREE parking in Dorset Council car parks for Christmas: Full list

CHRISTMAS shoppers in Dorset towns can enjoy free parking in the run-up to the big day, it has been…

Welcome in the festive season in Dorchester with Julia’s House Christmas carols

JULIA’S House is bringing their popular Christmas carols evening to Dorchester for the first time this year. Attendees can look…

The event in Christchurch was supposed to take place on Saturday but has been cancelled

Christchurch Christmas lights event cancelled amid severe weather warnings

THE Christchurch Christmas Lights Switch-On event – planned for Saturday night – has been cancelled. Scheduled to take place in…

Second arrest after theft of minibus from Melcombe Regis

A SECOND arrest has been made after a minibus was allegedly stolen from Melcombe Regis, Weymouth. Dorset Police responded to…

Second baby orangutan joins Monkey World after mother rejected her

KIWI, a Bornean female orangutan, has been welcomed with open arms at Wareham’s Monkey World after she was rejected…

Swanage firefighters were sent to the scene at around 9am this morning. Picture: Swanage Fire Station

Firefighters tackle car blaze in Swanage street

RUSH hour traffic in Swanage was brought to a halt by a fire in the street this morning (Thursday). A…