Parks across BCP to see “much needed” repairs with £3.9m investment
MORE than 100 play parks across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to be revitalised. BCP Council’s ‘s largest ever…
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Woman stole prosecco and fuel from Asda supermarket and filling station
A WOMAN has been sentenced after stealing fuel and prosecco from a supermarket and filling station. Sarah Louise Cooper, of…
CCTV appeal after meat theft from Waitrose Ringwood
OFFICERS investigating the theft of meat products from a Ringwood shop are keen to trace this person. Police probing the…
Four paddling pools to reopen in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
FAMILIES will be able to cool off at paddling pools across BCP this summer. The free-to-enter pools are popular with…
CCTV appeal after food stolen from Bransgore Co-op
POLICE are keen to trace this person in connection with a shoplifting incident in Bransgore. The theft saw a number…
Oscar is looking for his forever home
A 16-MONTH old Kelpie cross needs a forever home. Waggy Tails Rescue in Wimborne highlights one dog each month that…
Maureen has wish come true as she returns to the ice
A CARE home resident rolled back the years when staff organised a special ice skating trip. Maureen, a resident of…
New Milton man charged over threats ‘of death or serious harm’ in communications
A 24-YEAR-OLD man from New Milton has been charged with making threats of “death or serious harm” in communications. Stephen…
Worst areas for drink-driving in Dorset revealed: Full list
DORSET has seen a shocking number of drink-driving offences in the past year, according to new data. A new investigation…
Grab your knitting needles and support Dementia Action Week at Museum of East Dorset
CROCHET and knitting aficionados are being asked to get creative in aid of Dementia Action Week. People…
Wimborne’s Museum of East Dorset scoops silver at Dorset Tourism Awards
A WIMBORNE Museum’s efforts to increase accessibility for the blind helped them win a silver award in this year’s…
Freedom of Wimborne to be bestowed on squadron with special parade
WIMBORNE will unite next month to confer the Freedom of the Town on the 280 (NATO) Signal Squadron. The event,…
Controversial evening parking charge plan for Dorset ‘paused’ pending review
CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce evening charges at council-owned car parks in Dorset have been ‘paused’. At a meeting…
MP joins HIV self-testing drive – and urges South Dorset to take part
SOUTH Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton this week joined Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer – and tested himself for HIV. The…
Wimborne St Giles residents asked to vote on Neighbourhood Plan
A VOTE is taking place next month which could give Wimborne St Giles residents more say on the future…
Dorset firm reaches high standard to protect “safety and health” of staff
A DORSET recycling and renewables company has been recognised for taking steps ensure the “safety and health” of…
Households to pay more for policing in Dorset this year
DORSET households will pay more for their policing services this coming financial year. A recently approved rise to the policing…
CCTV appeal after reported shoplifting at Ringwood Tesco
A MAN reportedly stole various items from a Tesco Express in Ringwood in January. Hampshire Police said items were stolen…
CCTV appeal after items stolen from Between the Lines shop in Lymington
A MAN reportedly stole £110 worth of items from a shop in Lymington last month. Hampshire Police said a man…
Ferndown woman sets herself walking challenge in aid of mum with Alzheimer’s
A WOMAN from Ferndown will be trekking across Stonehenge in Wiltshire this May to raise much-needed funds for the…
Poole’s Muddy Boots Nursery receives £1,000 donation
A NURSERY in Poole was chosen as the latest beneficiary of a community fund. Residential and home care provider and…