Failings at Dorset hospital that handed baby to the “wrong mother” were highlighted before incident
A MOTHER was handed the WRONG baby after giving birth at a Dorset hospital. The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation…
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New Police Cadet unit launched in Blandford – and adults needed too
YOUNG people in Blandford can now join the newest branch of the Dorset Police Cadets. The new cadet unit officially…
Police issue CCTV appeal after arson attack at Poole cafe
POLICE are keen to trace this person in connection with a suspected arson attack at a Poole cafe. The incident…
Police probe fraudulent payments in Facebook sales in Poole and Bournemouth
FRAUDULENT payments for items sold on Facebook in Poole and Bournemouth are being investigated by police. Officers have released an…
BBC show Escape to the Country seeks recommendations in Blandford
WHAT are the best and most interesting independent businesses in Blandford? That was the question posed by a TV researcher…
Man rescued after jumping overboard during yacht fire
A MAN left “clinging on” to a boat after a fire on a yacht was rescued by lifeboat crews. Volunteers…
EV myths: TV presenter’s group launches ‘myth-busting’ guide – some of the misinformation
A GROUP founded by motoring journalist and TV presenter Quentin Wilson has released a myth-busting book on electric vehicles…
Tasty food and music festival at Upton Country Park to get ready for Glastonbury!
A TASTY festival is on offer at a Dorset food festival in June – just ahead of Glastonbury! The Upton…
Man suffers dislocated shoulder amid brawl at Temple bar in Poole
A BRAWL broke out in a Poole bar – leading to a man who intervened being badly injured in…
Two hectares of heathland in Corfe Mullen damaged by fire
AN unexplained fire damaged around two hectares of heathland at Corfe Mullen last night (April 9). Firefighters were called to…
Wimborne Rotary hands over £1,000 to help adults with reading difficulties
A CHARITY that supports adults learning to read has received a £1,000 boost from a Wimborne group. The Wimborne Rotary…
New builders merchant plan for Ferndown business park
A NEW builders merchants could be built on a Ferndown business park, if plans are approved. Peachtree Services Ltd has…
Lychett Minster youngster Shaun Colvin passes away, aged 13
LYCHETT Minster youngster Shaun Colvin has passed away suddenly at the age of 13. Shaun died at home on Sunday…
CCTV image released after barriers damaged at Dolphin Centre in Poole
POLICE are keen to speak to this person after barriers were damaged at a Poole shopping centre – resulting…
Bottles of whiskey stolen from New Milton supermarket
POLICE are keen to trace these people after whiskey worth around £140 was stolen from a New Milton supermarket. The…
‘Altercation’ between people in car and on pony-and-traps on Dorset road
AN altercation took place between people in a car and others on pony-and-traps in East Dorset. Police are appealing for…
CCTV image released in Fordingbridge shoplifting probe
POLICE are attempting to trace this person in connection with shoplifting in Fordingbridge in which almost £900-worth of products…
Police probe hate crime over Ringwood skate park graffiti
POLICE are investigating a hate-related incident in Ringwood after graffiti was daubed on the town skate park. The vandalism took…
New signs aim to cut motorbike crashes in Dorset this spring
NEW signs are being put up around Dorset in a bid to cut the number of motorbike crashes in…
Plans for new Thirty Three Boutique in Wimborne High Street submitted
PLANS have been submitted for a new ladies’ boutique in Wimborne. CJF Design Projects Ltd has submitted a planning application…
Biker suffers “serous injuries” in crash near Wimborne
A BIKER suffered serious injuries after a crash near Wimborne. The incident, on the A31 near the Canford Bottom roundabout,…