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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…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

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…

Maureen Capper, 80, as Madonna on her 1986 album, True Blue. Picture: Louise Ahrens/BCP Council

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…

Plans for 67 new homes on edge of Bere Regis

PLANS have been submitted to build 67 houses on the edge of a Dorset village. Wyatt Homes submitted a full…

Why you should keep your dog away from conkers this autumn

A POOLE vet has issued a warning to dog owners over the dangers of conkers and acorns as the…

Poole care home resident reunites with son to celebrate 102nd birthday

A CARE home resident in Poole celebrated her 102nd birthday by being reunited with her son. Pam Primavesi, who stays…

Officers want to trace this person in connection with an altercation at a Christchurch pub. Picture: Dorset Police

Man left in hospital after “altercation” at Christchurch pub

POLICE are keen to trace this person after an assault at a pub in Christchurch which left a man…

Christchurch and Poole town centres could be “brightened up” under new plans

PLANS to “brighten up” and improve the town centres in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) will be discussed this…

New service launched at Bournemouth’s Health Sciences University to help people with back and joint pain

A NEW Rapid Access Service designed to help people with back pain, joint pain, tendon pain, sports injuries or…