Butterfly numbers soar on Studland heaths
ONE dazzling, another deliberately drab – populations of two very different species of butterfly have soared on National Trust…
Police seek witnesses following reported Wareham assault and robbery
POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a report of robbery in…
Uncover 4,000 years of history at Badbury Rings
UNCOVER 4,000 years of history at Badbury Rings at a weekend of guided walks, hands on activities and art…
Council responds to calls for library hours to be reinstated
DORSET Council has responded to a petition calling for recent changes to opening hours at Swanage Library to be…
Dorset children get active in national competition
SCHOOL children in Dorset made an incredible 18,268 journeys to school by foot, scooter, bicycle or wheelchair in this…
South Dorset turns red in closely fought contest
LLOYD Hatton was elected as South Dorset MP this morning after narrowly beating Richard Drax of the Conservatives. Hatton won…
Police on the hunt for man who racked up over £10,000 in withdrawals from stolen card
DETECTIVES investigating the theft and subsequent fraudulent use of a bank card…
Appeal for witnesses following Swanage distraction burglary
POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward…
Ultimatum for Swanage funfair ride
A FUNFAIR ride that has divided local opinion has been given an ultimatum. A pirate ship style funfair swing in…
Blind presenter Amar Latif conquers Dorset cliffs for charity
BLIND television presenter Amar Latif OBE has completed a charity abseiling and rock climbing challenge near Swanage. “The Blind Adventurer”,…