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Growing Dorset winery, Langham Wine Estate, is looking to expand

A WINERY near Dorchester has plans to streamline its wine making processes under one roof with new plans. Langham Wine…

Man dies after being pulled from Poole Quay

POLICE have confirmed a man has died at The Quay in Poole despite efforts by emergency services. Dorset Police received…

Senior carer Louise Gibson and general manager Mevin Sohorye have been shortlisted in the Great British Care Awards 2024

Poole care home pair nominated for prestigious awards

TWO Dorset care home staff members are celebrating after being named on the shortlist for prestigious regional awards. General manager…

387 warning letters handed to speeding drivers across Dorset in week of action

A CRACKDOWN in speeding across Dorset saw more than 200 speed and other offences processed by the police in…

The jigsaw was brought in by a member of the public and valued by Max Beaumont in Wareham

Charity valuation day in Wareham turns up “remarkable piece of history”

AN item brought in to a Wareham valuation event turned out to be a jigsaw dating back more than…

Two motorbikes stolen in Swanage by masked men

TWO motorbikes were stolen overnight in Swanage by three men wearing balaclavas. On October 18, a motorbike on Steer Road…

Bright red rare fungus found in Swanage

EAGLE eyed visitors to a Swanage country park spotted something seemingly alien last week. A bright red fungus—initially mistaken for…

Sam Mendes met with packed house for launch of 2024 Purbeck Film Festival

HOLLYWOOD film director Sam Mendes was met with a packed Mowlem Theatre in Swanage as fans came to see…

The woman was hurt as she helped her child out of the car in Western Road, Poole. Picture: Google

Woman injured after passing car hit her car door in Poole street – and failed to stop

A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a passing vehicle hit her car door as she helped her child…

An impression of how the new Rockwater Sandbanks venue will look. Picture: Rockwater

New Sandbanks venue to bring 150 jobs to Poole – opening in spring 2025

A NEW restaurant and entertainment venue will open in Sandbanks next spring – bringing 150 jobs to Poole. Hospitality and…