Shoplifting on the rise across Dorset
SHOPLIFTING figures have risen in Dorset over the past year but the police say it is “fully committed” to tackling…
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Last osprey chick takes flight in Poole
OSPREY chicks from the only breeding pair of ospreys in the south of England have now all left their…
Jobs to go as Carpetright stores in Christchurch and Poole shut after buyout
MORE than 200 Carpetright stores are set to close – including in Poole and Christchurch – as part of…
Man takes on 12 half marathons in 12 months for Dorset disability charity
A DEDICATED fundraiser is halfway through their mission to run 12 half marathons in 2024 to raise money to…
Dorset police remains committed to “relentlessly pursue” offenders who commit violence against women and girls
DORSET Police is encouraging women and girls across the county to come forward and speak to officers if…
‘Nature emergency’ declaration in Dorset backed by leaders
DORSET is in a “nature emergency”. The declaration came at a meeting of Dorset Council on Thursday (July 18), when…
GPS-tracked security boxes put on £2.45 blocks of cheese at Dorset supermarkets
CHEESE on sale for £2.45 is among items placed in GPS-tracked security cases at a Dorset supermarket. Blocks of cheddar…
Secrets of ancient trades revealed at Badbury Rings
VOLUNTEERS from the Cranbourne Ancient Technology Centre (ATC) recently visited Badbury Rings to showcase ancient crafts. The group joined rangers…
Jurassic Coast charity walk on track to raise vital funds for older people support charity
95 WALKERS will make their way along Dorset’s stunning Jurassic Coast path later this month to raise money to…
Jack Fry, of New Milton, jailed over child sex offences
JACK William Fry from New Milton has been jailed for seven and a half years for the rape and…
Pool Harbour Festival: Get your hands on the hottest ticket in town
TIME is running out to secure your chance to see huge acts including Razorlight, Toploader and The South, featuring…
Dorset man climbed height of Mount Everest for climate charity
A DORSET man climbed the equivalent height of Mount Everest to raise money and awareness for a climate change…
Ambitious plans for new Poole community sports village and stadium revealed
POOLE Town FC have unveiled plans to create a community sports village that would see the building of a…
New generation of ospreys take flight
DORSET’S only breeding pair of ospreys have seen a new generation take flight. The ospreys were reintroduced to Poole Harbour…
Electric bike rider, 17, suffers “serious injuries” in Poole crash
A TEENAGER was seriously injured in a crash involving a car and an electric bike in Poole. The incident happened…
CCTV appeal after assault at Tesco in Poole
POLICE are appealing for help tracing this person in connection with an assault in Poole. The incident, at the Tesco…
Dorset jobs at risk as Carpetright set for administration
MORE than 1,800 jobs are at risk after Carpetright announced it was set to appoint administrators. The firm, which has…
New film showcases work of Fordingbridge charity in East Africa
A NEW film telling the story of the past, present and future of a remote East African town has…
Vikki Slade MP calls for urgent investigation into river pollution
NEWLY elected MP…
Woman who drove under the influence of alcohol and drugs jailed after causing fatal collision
AN intoxicated driver has been jailed for eight years and eight months after she admitted causing a fatal…
Uncover 4,000 years of history at Badbury Rings
UNCOVER 4,000 years of history at Badbury Rings at a weekend of guided walks, hands on activities and art…