Exhibit will celebrate Ringwood’s engineering legacy
NEARLY three decades after the gates closed for the final time, the story of Ringwood’s Wellworthy Factory is being…
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Ringwood bank to close as Lloyds reveals raft of branch cuts
A RINGWOOD bank is set to close amid a raft of branches being axed by Lloyds. The chain has announced…
Missing 57-year-old found, police say
OFFICERS have confirmed that Robert, who went missing in Ferndown, has been…
Highlighting the work of sexual abuse support
THE VITAL role played by Dorset’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is being highlighted during Sexual Abuse and Sexual…
Missing Swanage man located, say police
POLICE have confirmed that missing man Kevin has been located. The 42-year-old was reported missing having last been seen in…
Officers concerned for welfare of missing man in Ferndown
OFFICERS searching for a man who went missing in Ferndown say they are concerned for his welfare. Robert, 57, was…
‘Growing concern’ for missing 42-year-old from Swanage
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a man who has been reported missing in Swanage.
Police want community help in poaching clampdown
OFFICERS in East Dorset charged a man with a poaching offence and criminal damage last week. The East Dorset Neighbourhood…
Teen, 13, arrested after pregnant women hit by e-scooter in Poole
A TEENAGE boy has been arrested in connection with a crash that saw a pregnant woman taken to hospital…
Public views sought on speed limit cuts
RESIDENTS and road users in Ferndown and West Parley are being invited to have their say on proposals to…
Care home launches coffee mornings for veterans and their families
A CARE home has teamed up with restaurant chain Pizza Express to launch a new coffee morning for veterans…
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…
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…