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A property was targeted in Alder Road, Poole, Dorset Police said. Picture: Google

Window and vehicle damaged in Poole attempted break-in

WOULD-BE burglars damaged a window and a vehicle at a property in Poole. Police said at around 11pm on Wednesday,…

Bereavement support on offer at cafe gatherings

BEREAVEMENT support will be on offer at drop-in sessions in Weymouth and Dorchester this month. Bereavement Cafes offering advice and…

The crash happened in Ringwood Road, near Dorchester Road, in Poole. Picture: Google

Man in his 60s killed in crash on Ringwood Road in Poole

A MAN died after a crash in Poole this morning (Monday, December 4). The incident happened in Ringwood Road, near…

A weather warning is in place for Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset until 6pm. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning in place as heavy rain causes problems on the roads

A WEATHER warning remains in place across Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset today as heavy rain continues to batter the…

The incident unfolded near the Park Street car park in Weymouth, police said. Picture: Google

Group threatened driver with knife and women injured after Weymouth incident

A GROUP of people walked around Weymouth provoking fights and assaulting bystanders, police said, with two women injured. Detectives are…

Air Ambulance calls for Christmas donations after record incidents

DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) has launched its first-ever Christmas appeal, in a bid to raise…

The Plankbridge Hut House is available for £95,000

See inside the tiny £95,000 house that could solve the housing crisis…

FANCY living – or working – in a hut on wheels? A Dorset company, inspired by a landmark barn in…

Jobs promising pay for reviewing films at home are deemed 'too good to be true'

Police warning over scammers offering jobs for home movie reviewers

FILM fans are being warned against a social media scam offering paid review work. The made-up job adverts, offering people…

Dorset Police has released a series of posters for businesses this Christmas. Picture: Dorset Police

Police campaign to boost business and shopper safety this Christmas

A NEW police campaign is helping people – and businesses – in Dorset have a Safer Christmas. The initiative, from…

The Lift Legend initiative offers free soft drinks to designated drivers at pubs and clubs in Dorset. Picture: Dorset Police

Free soft drinks for designated drivers in Purbeck this Christmas: Here’s where

DESIGNATED drivers can claim free soft drinks at dozens of pubs and clubs this Christmas. Dorset Police has launched the…