Free parking boosts festive shopping
SHOPPERS and visitors to Christchurch are being reminded that free parking will be available at five sites across the…
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Three arrested after woman in her 80s found dead in Poole home
DETECTIVES have arrested three people as part of an investigation into the death of a woman in her 80s…
M&S looking to expand in Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset: Here’s where
MARKS and Spencer is looking to open a host of new Dorset stores in the coming years. The firm, known…
Man and woman killed in crash near Badbury Rings
A MAN and a woman sadly died after a crash near a Dorset landmark. Police were called to an incident…
Man in his 70s passes away after being hit by bus
A MAN injured in a Christchurch crash last week has sadly died. The man, in his 70s, was seriously injured…
Family tribute to teen, 17, who died in Poole crash
A FAMILY has paid tribute to a 17-year-old who died in a crash in Poole last month. Zebedee Watson, from…
Bikes worth thousands stolen during garage break-in
TWO bikes – worth several thousand pounds – were stolen after a break-in at a garage in Poole. The burglary,…
Man in his 70s in ‘life-threatening condition’ after being hit by bus
A MAN in his 70s suffered “very serious injuries” after being hit by a bus in Christchurch. The incident occurred…
Shoppers stunned as rubbish dumped in Wimborne street due to fire
SHOPPERS were stunned to see rubbish tipped into the street as they browsed for bargains in Wimborne. A bin lorry…
Mercedes and electric bikes taken in burglary
A MERCEDES was stolen – along with two electric bikes – after a burglary in Upton this morning (December…
Festive spirits soar as Wimborne lights up for Christmas
FESTIVE spirit was to the fore in Wimborne at the weekend as thousands turned out to see the town’s…
Free exhibition features stunning celebrations of Dorset landscape
A CELEBRATION of Landscape and Dorset Art is the theme of this year’s Dorset Artists Guild Winter Exhibition. Showcasing more…
Ferndown store ordered to close after selling illegal smoking products
A SHOP has been forced to close after it was repeatedly found to be selling illegal smoking products. Euro Mini…
XR Wimborne stages COP30 demonstration near town library
MEMBERS of Extinction Rebellion Wimborne braved the cold to read aloud testimonies from people experiencing climate breakdown around the…
BMW stolen after burglars take keys following garage break-in
A BMW was stolen from a garage in Blandford after burglars broke in and took the keys. The incident unfolded…
Biker injured after crash in Wimborne
A BIKER was injured in a crash in Wimborne on Monday morning (November 24). The incident occurred in Stone Lane,…
Charity-run nursery branches out into tasty treats for Christmas
A NURSERY run by a mental health charity has branched out into tasty treats ahead of the Christmas season. The…
Man indecently exposed himself on roadside in Poole
A MAN indecently exposed himself on a busy route through Poole. At around 5.15am on Thursday, November 6, a woman…
Dog lovers turn out in Wimborne for Guide Dogs treasure trail
DOG lovers turned out in force for a paw-some event in Wimborne in aid of a good cause. Wimborne Town…
West Country duo to bring midwinter tour to Sixpenny Handley
ONE of the UK’s most respected folk musicians is returning to Sixpenny Handley as part of a midwinter tour. Miranda…
Horse killed in two-car crash – with man hospitalised
A HORSE was killed in a two-car crash in the New Forest earlier this week. The crash between a red…