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Christchurch man jailed after sexually assaulting woman separated from friend

A MAN from Christchurch has been jailed for a rape offence that took place more than two years ago. Lewis…

Teenager targeted in frightening e-bike robbery

ROBBERS donned in balaclavas have knocked a teenage boy to the ground and stolen his e-bike in Poole. At around…

Council leads campaign to tackle soaring ketamine use

A NEW campaign to tackle a concerning rise in ketamine use among young adults has been launched. Forget The Ket…

Roadworks scheme could reduce congestion and disruption

PLANS are being put forward to reduce roadwork disruption on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s busiest roads. BCP Council is consulting…

Man, 73, who died after Christchurch collision will be “greatly missed”

THE FAMILY of a man who died following a collision with a bus in Christchurch have paid tribute to…

New initiative will tackle empty shops in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

NEW powers could see empty shop units brought back into use quicker, as part of a pilot scheme to…

Arrests made after crash leaves man in life-threatening condition

POLICE are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses to a serious collusion in Poole that has left a man…

Riveting review of Bournemouth Pavilion’s panto Cinderella

THIS year’s pantomime production of Cinderella at the Bournemouth Pavilion delivered exactly what you’d had hoped for from a…

Music, dance, stories and comedy arrive in Dorset theatres from next month

ARTSREACH Dorset has unveiled its spring programme featuring more than 60 events. National and international musicians from a wide range…

Millions of pounds to be ploughed into family hubs

FAMILIES across Dorset will benefit from better support services over the next three years thanks to a £2.3 million…