More than 1,000 ‘comfort bags’ handed to patients at DCH
A DRIVE to provide comfort bags to people unexpectedly admitted to hospital has been hailed a huge success. Since the…
‘Nature Buddies’ to help people engage with nature across Dorset
NEW ‘Nature Buddies’ will help break down barriers hindering people from engaging with nature. The network of specially trained volunteers…
Track upgrade ensures wildlife-friendly winter walking at Studland
WALKERS can now explore the Studland peninsula and all its wildlife throughout winter thanks to a major upgrade to…
Deceased cat found in fly-tipped rubbish with a cord around its neck
WARNING: CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF ANIMAL ABUSE A CAT – sadly deceased – was found in a pile…
Poole man handed suspended sentence over Bere Regis crash that killed woman
MICHAEL Stewart, of Poole, has received a suspended jail sentence after admitting causing the crash in Bere Regis that…
Police appeal to find missing Christchurch teen Charlie Smith, 13
POLICE have appealed for help tracing teenager Charlie Smith – who has gone missing from Christchurch. The 13-year-old was last…
How you can help send Christmas presents from Dorset around the world
A DORSET business has launched its annual appeal to help send Christmas presents to the less fortunate around the…
Early morning theft of electric bike in Poole sparks police appeal
POLICE are trying to identify a man after an electric bike was allegedly stolen in Poole. Police say a black…
Dorset Council joins ‘expression of interest’ in devolution with Wiltshire and Somerset
DORSET could be set to join forces with neighbouring Somerset and Wiltshire in a bid to unlock more powers…
Pensioners recreate Taylor Swift, David Bowie and Adele album covers to highlight ageing stereotypes
ICONIC album covers are being recreated by Dorset pensioners to challenge the stereotypes of ageing. Five older people in the…