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Knoll Beach accessibility work praised by wheelchair users

A YEAR long programme of enhancements has taken place to make Knoll Beach more accessible for less able visitors. The…

First Wessex has announced changes to the timetable in Dorset for the winter

Winter bus timetable changes in Dorset revealed

NEW winter timetables for buses in Dorset have been revealed – including a boost for students. Bus company First Wessex…

Man comes forward after woman injured in Poole incident

A MAN came forward after a CCTV appeal following an incident in Poole last month. Officers investigating the incident, which…

Person dies after being hit by train in Dorchester

A PERSON has died after being hit by a train in Dorchester. Emergency services attended Dorchester South railway station around…

More than 1,000 comfort bags have been handed out at DCH

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…

The tragic crash happened at the turning for Warren Road between Wool and Bere Regis. Picture: Google

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…

Charlie Smith, 13, from Christchurch, is missing. Picture: Dorset Police

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…