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The incident occurred in Lindsay Road, Poole, on Friday morning. Picture: Google

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car in Poole

A MAN was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Poole this morning. The incident happened at…

Hedgerow harvest to help nature thrive in Purbeck

VOLUNTEERS are needed to harvest berries and seeds from hedgerows so they can be planted to create a wildlife-rich…

The lorry tipped rubbish out in a Swanage street to tackle the fire. Pictures: Swanage Fire Station

Bin lorry fire sees rubbish dumped in Swanage street

A BIN lorry had to dump rubbish in a Swanage street after a fire broke out in the contents. Firefighters…

Plans submitted for new community sports facility for Swanage Town and Herston FC

PLANS have been submitted to build a new high quality sports facility for Swanage Town and Herston FC and…

New owners for Dorset Adventure Park

SCHOOL residential and activity specialist Cumulus Outdoors has expanded its offering by purchasing Dorset Adventure Park. The popular leisure destination features…

Police are keen to trace these people after the incident in Wareham. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after brawl outside Wareham takeaway

A BRAWL erupted outside a takeaway in Wareham in the early hours of a Sunday morning. The incident – which…

Increased police patrols for Poole street after arson incidents

POLICE are stepping up patrols on Princess Road in Poole after a series of arson incidents throughout the year. A…

Baby orangutan finds new family at Monkey World

A 12-week old orangutan, whose mother could not feed him, has joined his new family at Monkey World in…

81-year-old Ita from Poole celebrates 50-year career in care

ITA Graven has no plans on retiring – despite recently marking half a century of looking after care home…

Police were called to the Gainsborough Care Home, in Swanage, on Wednesday, October 23

UPDATE: Woman, 60, arrested over Swanage care home deaths released

A WOMAN arrested in connection with the deaths of three people at a Swanage care home has been…