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The burglary happened at a property in Gibson Road, Poole. Picture: Google

Diamond necklaces and gold bracelets stolen in burglary at Poole property

JEWELLERY – including diamond necklaces and gold bracelets – were stolen in a burglary at a Poole property. The incident…

Mayor of Dorchester, Cllr Alistair Chisholm, with one of the new information boards

Mayor unveils new panels detailing historic Dorchester sites

A SERIES of new information boards give visitors and residents an insight into the history of Dorchester locations. Mayor of…

Justin Chappell, of Poole, has been jailed for three years and six months. Picture: Dorset Police

Poole burglar Justin Chappell jailed for three years after spate of raids

BURGLAR Justin Chappell – who targeted homes across Poole – has been jailed. The 40-year-old, from Poole, was jailed for…

The burglars targeted Santander in Christchurch High Street. Picture: Google

Bank robbers target Santander in Christchurch

BANK robbers used crowbars and angle grinders to force their way into a Christchurch branch. Police are searching for three…

Burglars are stealing car keys and making off in the vehicles. Picture: Pixabay

Spate of incidents sees burglars stealing car keys and vehicles

BURGLARS are breaking into homes to take car keys before stealing cars. A spate of incidents in Poole and Bournemouth…

The Met Office weather warning in place on Sunday

Weather warning for heavy rain across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset

HEAVY rain today may cause some flooding and disruption in places, the Met Office has warned, as it issued…

Three people in balaclavas forced their way into a block in Ashley Road, Poole

Trio in balaclavas hurled TV through Poole window during break-in

THREE people in balaclavas forced their way into a block of flats in Poole before throwing a TV through…

Hector Gibson Fleming, CEO of Wessex Internet

Dorset-based Wessex Internet shortlisted for rural Oscar

A DORSET internet firm has been nominated for a rural Oscar. Wessex Internet, based near Blandford, has been revealed as…

Police advice to high-value bike owners after spate of thefts in Dorset

PEOPLE with high-value bikes are being warned to keep them safe after a spate of thefts in Dorset. Officers have…

The Ukraine flag will fly over Dorchester on Saturday. Picture: Dorset Council

Ukrainian flag flying over Dorset on second anniversary of invasion

THE Ukrainian flag will fly high in Dorset today (February 24) – marking two years since the beginning of…