Christmas tree collections raise £12,500 for hospice charity
MORE than 1,250 real Christmas trees were collected as part of a charity fundraising effort – helping raise more…
Woman, 93, passes away after being hit by car in Poole
A WOMAN seriously injured after being hit by a car in Poole has sadly passed away. The incident, which…
Venison bolognaise anyone? Purbeck nurseries putting game on the menu
YOUNGSTERS at nurseries in Purbeck and across Dorset will soon be enjoying meats such as venison and pheasant in…
Dorset arts groups and museums handed £450,000 in funding boost
ARTS organisations and museums in Dorset have been handed more than £450,000 in funding. Dorset Council’s Organisational Revenue Support Fund…
Dog walker punched after Boxing Day confrontation in Poole park
A DISPUTE among dog walkers ended with one man being punched in the face. Dorset Police are appealing for information…
Former Weymouth bar Rumshack could be converted into houses
A CLOSED Weymouth bar could be converted back into homes if plans are approved. Plans to create two townhouses and…
Seafest – Dorset Seafood Festival – called off for 2024 amid rising costs
SEAFEST – the Dorset Seafood Festival – has been cancelled for 2024. Organisers of the event, which took place in…
More than a million passengers at Bournemouth Airport in 2024 – as Ryanair adds destination
MORE than a million passengers are expected to travel through Bournemouth Airport in 2024. The announcement comes as Ryanair confirmed…
New Explorer’s Passport for youngsters at Camp Bestival
YOUNG people attending this year’s Camp Bestival in Dorset can enjoy a raft of activities – and log them…
Taxi driver injured in Christmas Day attack in Dorchester
A TAXI driver in Dorchester was attacked inside his cab on Christmas Day. Police are appealing for information after an…