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The van crashed on the A31 at Winterborne Zelston, near Bere Regis

Van driver killed in A31 crash near Bere Regis

A VAN driver sadly died after a crash near Bere Regis yesterday (December 11). The incident happened at 5.49pm on…

Art auction in bid to help save Wareham community cafe

A CHARITY auction hopes to help a Wareham community cafe stay open as it struggles “to keep…

Elves in control at Upton Bay Care Home in Hamworthy

Elves take over at Hamworthy care home!

ELVES took over duties at a Dorset care home for a festive fundraiser. Staff at Upton Bay Care Home, in…

Photo: Swanage Lifeboat Station.

New lifeboat welcomed by Swanage RNLI after generous donation

SWANAGE RNLI has unveiled a new inshore lifeboat (ILB) – thanks to a generous donation in honour…

Deadline approaching for Covid and flu jab bookings in Dorset

MORE than 215,000 people in Dorset have had a Covid vaccine ahead of the autumn and winter months -…

Dorset Police is increasing foot patrols in busy areas this Christmas. Picture: Dorset Police

Armed officers and police dogs on patrol in Dorset this Christmas

POLICE teams – including armed officers and police dogs – will be out and about on Dorset streets this…

Officers are keen to trace these people after incidents at John Lewis at Home, in Poole. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV images released in shoplifting probe at John Lewis in Poole

POLICE are keen to trace these three people in connection with shoplifting incidents in Poole. Officers in Dorset have released…

Michael Kellard has been jailed for 18 years. Picture: Dorset Police

Michael Kellard jailed for sexual abuse of boys – including in Dorset

A MAN has been jailed for 18 years after being found guilty of committing sexual offences involving two boys…

These people are wanted by Dorset Police

Dorset Police appeal: Do you know where these wanted people are?

DO you know where any of these people are? They are wanted by Dorset Police after failing to attend court…

The longer Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge sets off from Watchet Harbour

Entry open for 2024 air ambulance Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge

REGISTRATION for a charity cycle taking in some of Somerset and Dorset’s most spectacular scenery is open. The 2024 Dorset…