Festival marks ten years of creativity, culture and community spirit
BUSINESSES and community groups across Wimborne are being invited to get involved as one of the town’s best-loved festivals…
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Dozens of Dorset schools closed amid weather warning and transport cancellation
DOZENS of Dorset schools are closed today (January 30) amid warnings of more bad weather across the south west. In…
New jobs and investment as business park enters next phase of growth
MORE space is being created for growing businesses at Dorset Innovation Park as new companies move in and an…
Woman passenger in her 80s left in serious condition after crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision in West Moors last Friday afternoon. The incident,…
Wimborne Rotary members receive high honours
ROTARY club members in Wimborne have been recognised for their ‘outstanding contributions’ to the group’s work. Wimborne Rotary president, Brian…
Man in his 20s seriously injured in Hurn crash
A MAN in his 20s suffered serious injuries after a crash in Hurn on Tuesday (January 27). Police are appealing…
Museum to host half-term Wizard of Oz inspired family trail
FAMILIES are invited to step into a world of magic, imagination and adventure next month as Wimborne’s award‑winning Museum…
Lucky pooch Roxy reunited with owner after floodwaters sweep her away
FIREFIGHTERS have reunited a dog who was swept away by floodwater with her owner. Today, Ferndown Fire Station crew worked…
Warning to drivers as Storm Chandra hits Dorset roads
PEOPLE are being urged to take care when driving through surface waters in Dorset – after firefighters were called…
Parts of country park closed following Storm Chandra
VISITORS to a popular beauty spot are being urged to take extra care after flooding affected parts of the…
Get your blooms sorted ahead of Verwood Spring Show!
GARDENERS working hard through the winter will be able to showcase their spring wares at an event in March. The…
Man punched and kicked in Wimborne pub car park attack
A MAN was punched and kicked by two unknown assailants in a Wimborne pub car park. Police are appealing for…
Identical twins from Sherborne accepted into Oxford University
A SCHOOL in Sherborne is celebrating a remarkable double success after identical twins were both offered places at Oxford…
Annual celebration of Dorset culture and beloved poet William Barnes
FANS of Dorset’s rich cultural heritage are invited to celebrate the 225th birthday of the county’s beloved dialect poet…
Dig deep for a muddy good time when fun run returns
IT’S READY, steady and get muddy when the much-anticipated Dorset Mud Run returns for a weekend of laughter, teamwork…
Internationally acclaimed vocalist to rock Verwood
ROCK fans are being promised a night of pure power and adrenaline when She Will Rock You storms into…
Last chance to apply for community grants of up to £25,000
COMMUNITY groups across Dorset are being urged to act fast as the deadline approaches for a major council fund…
Nearly £2 million to be ploughed into Christchurch leisure facilities
AN INVESTMENT of £1.8 million is being proposed to extend an award-winning leisure centre in Christchurch to create two…
“A challenging night ahead”: Dorset braces for Storm Goretti
HIGHWAY’S teams in Dorset are bracing for a difficult night as Storm Goretti brings heavy rain, strong…
Christmas lights cut and toilets vandalised during spate of vandalism in Blandford
WIRES have been cut on Christmas lights, glass smashed and walls daubed with graffiti in public toilets, and more…
Council tax hike for popular beach huts aims to support local services
FULL council tax charges are being brought in for beach huts at Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury Head with money…