Police want to trace this person after a burglary in Hillman Road, Poole. Pictures: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after tea sets and ornaments stolen in Poole burglary

POLICE want to trace this person after ornaments and antique tea sets were stolen during a burglary in…

The child was bitten by a dog in Poole Park, police said. Pictures: Google/Pixabay

Child bitten by dog in Poole Park prompts police appeal

POLICE are investigating after a child was allegedly bitten by a dog in Poole Park. The incident unfolded at around…

Expect lots of drama and action at this year's show Picture: Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

Jousting knights and daredevil riders to wow crowds at Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

MEDIEVAL knights will be battling it out for the very first time at this year’s Gillingham…

Man badly injured after falling from building following incident in Wimborne

A MAN suffered “potentially life-changing injuries” after falling from a building in Wimborne. The incident unfolded at just after 11.30pm…

Marjorie House residents, Myrna and Cyril, enjoy the vintage car rally Picture: Marjorie House

Poole care home residents get revved up for vintage car rally

CARE home residents  Sandbanks were thrilled to see a host of vintage cars roll into the car park for…

New Milton man handed suspended sentence for importing herbal cannabis

NEW Milton man Thomas Michael Prior has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting illegally importing herbal cannabis. The…

Present Company’s new owner Daniel Lee with shop manager Angela Hudson Picture: Present Company

Gift of a new owner for Present Company as it celebrates 25 years in Wimborne

WIMBORNE’S longest-running, independent gift shop, Present Company, has celebrated its silver anniversary in the town under new ownership. Wimborne entrepreneur…

L to R Mike Bartlett, CEO of Julia's House with Harry Redknapp, Caroline Attreed and Sarah Gwynne Picture: Baily Moore Photography

Harry Redknapp urges people to visit Julia’s House Great Tail Trail

LEGENDARY football manager and BCP resident Harry Redknapp is encouraging people to support the work of Julia’s House by…

UB40, Feeder and The Hoosiers to play at Poole Harbour Festival 2025

IT’S set to be a summer to remember as Poole Harbour Festival has announced a star-studded line-up – featuring…

Magnus is said to be partial to treats Picture: Waggy Tails

Could you give affectionate Magnus a forever home?

A 14-MONTH-OLD German Shepherd is looking for a place to call home. Each month, Waggy Tails Rescue – based near…

Officers are keen to trace this person in connection with the incident in Christchurch. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after criminal damage at Christchurch gym

POLICE are keen to trace this man after an incident of criminal damage at a Christchurch gym. Officers said that…

Equipment was stolen from and damaged at Ferndown Fire Station, police said. Picture: Google

Fire engine put out of action after “senseless” Ferndown station burglary

BURGLARS stole and damaged equipment during a “senseless” raid at a Dorset fire station – which left a fire…

Gideon, three, tragically passed away after the crash. Picture: GoFundMe

Fundraiser launched to help family deal with “unimaginable sorrow” after crash tragedy

THREE-year-old Gideon Booker tragically died after being hit by a van in Wimborne – and a community fundraiser has…

Last call for forget-me-not flowers at Museum of East Dorset in aid of Dementia Action Week

THE deadline is looming for keen knitters and creative crocheters to submit their forget-me-not flowers for a display at…

Police are appealing for witnesses Picture: Google

Teenage girl pinned to the ground and assaulted on Poole beach

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted on a beach in Poole earlier this month. The…

Police say the man found dead was allegedly involved in an altercation in Chapel Lane the day before Picture: Google

19-year-old bailed after man found dead in tent in Poole

A 19-YEAR-OLD who was arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a tent in…

GHOST The Musical comes to Ringwood

A TIMELESS love story with a supernatural twist is set to take the stage in Ringwood later this month. This…

The victim has been praised for supporting the investigation Picture: Dorset Police

Upton man jailed for strangling woman and pushing her down stairs

A MAN has been jailed for 26 months after he carried out an attack on a woman which saw…

Police want to speak to the man pictured Picture: Hampshire Police

Man wanted after almost £300 worth of alcohol stolen from Ringwood Waitrose

POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following the alleged theft of…

The fundraiser for Patrick (pictured) has reached almost £2,000 Picture: Alison Short/GoFundMe

Wimborne community unites to help blind man be more independent

A FUNDRAISER has been launched to help a “fiercely independent” blind man in Wimborne get his spark back. Patrick Smyth,…

Darion Cooper due in court over alleged attempted robbery in New Milton

A MAN has been charged with attempted robbery after an incident in New Milton. Darion Cooper, 32, of Wallisdown Road…