The pergola is valued at £2,000 Picture: New Forest Police

Thieves steal pre-school’s pergola in Ringwood

PRE-SCHOOL children in Ringwood have been left without a pergola after it was reportedly stolen. New Forest Police said the…

PC Ravi Canhye was convicted at Winchester Crown Court

Pair charged following reported theft of digger

TWO men have been charged with conspiracy to steal after a digger was reportedly stolen in Ringwood. New Forest Police…

16-year-olds from Poole and Christchurch arrested after reports of machete in Bournemouth

TWO 16-year-old boys have both been arrested on suspicion of knife offences in Bournemouth. This comes after officers from Dorset…

There will be a wide selection of plant stalls on offer Picture: Museum of East Dorset

Don’t miss this year’s Museum of East Dorset Summer Fete

THE Wimborne community is set to come together for a fun day of fundraising at this…

Two of the stolen items that have been recovered - a white gold necklace and white gold ring with tanzanite stone Picture: Dorset Police

Huge amount of jewellery stolen from the Ferndown area – with some items recovered

POLICE are trying to reunite a large amount of jewellery stolen from the Ferndown area with the rightful owners. Dorset…

Left to right: Matt Lee of Julius Baer International Ltd, Lawrence Dallaglio, Kyran Bracken and Ellis Jones Solicitors Managing Partner Nigel Smith Picture: Ellis Jones Solicitors

England rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio touches down in Poole

A RUGBY World Cup winner delighted guests with anecdotes of his career at a Dorset Sporting Clubs Lunch in…

The team at the Fox & Hounds Picture: Fox & Hounds

Wimborne pub reopens following six-figure refurbishment

A GRADE II listed pub in Little Canford near Wimborne Minster has officially reopened its doors to the public. The…

Heather Lowe from Planet Wimborne receiving the donation from cllr Jeff Hart Picture: Tom Scrase

Wimborne Minster Mayor raises more than £8,000 for charity

TWO charities are set to benefit from thousands of pounds after more than £8,000 was raised throughout the year…

Police want to identify these two people Picture Dorset Police

Gotta snatch ’em all: £900 worth of Pokémon cards stolen in Bournemouth

THIEVES have taken the classic Pokémon slogan “gotta catch ’em all” a bit too literally in…

The arrest saw the officer sacked Picture: Dorset Police YouTube

WATCH: Shocking footage shows officer take down knife-carrying boy, 15, with ‘unreasonable force’

DORSET Police have released body-cam footage of a now-sacked officer who was found to use unreasonable force when arresting…

Body found in search for missing Poole man

POLICE who have been searching for a missing Poole man have found a body. 50-year-old Jason was first reported missing…

Rising Voices Wessex is reaching out for support to enable it to continue providing joy to people affected by cancer Picture: Rising Voices Wessex

Poole cancer choir faces closure unless more support can be found

A CHOIR for people affected by cancer in Poole could close unless new trustees and sponsorship can be found. Rising…

Police said the motorbike rider was taken to hospital Picture: Google

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash near Poole

A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital after he suffered serious injuries in a crash near Poole at the…

He was ordered to pay £4,837.70 in compensation and costs Picture: Wiltshire Council

Poole man to pay thousands – and given suspended sentence – after fly tipping in countryside

A MAN who left a horsebox containing waste across a private driveway in Rockbourne near Fordingbridge has been left…

The road was closed while police conducted an examination of the scene Picture: Google

Man dies in car crash in Holton Heath

A MAN has sadly died following a car crash in Holton Heath near Poole. A silver Ford Fiesta Flight reportedly…

Picture: Dorset Cricket Society

Legendary cricket journalist David Frith closes Dorset Cricket Society’s season with insightful talk

DORSET Cricket Society’s recently welcomed their last speaker of the season – the renowned cricket journalist and writer, David…

The caravan was found 32-miles away from where it was stolen Picture: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Stolen caravan recovered in St Leonards

POLICE have recovered a stolen caravan that was taken from storage in Winchester in 2023. A Bailey Unicorn 2022 model…

Dorset Council senior ranger, Sophie Isaacs, on an existing new recycled plastic bridge on the Castleman Trailway Picture: Dorset Council

Castleman Trailway bridge to be replaced – with bridge made of recycled plastic

A NEW bridge made out of recycled plastics will soon be created on a popular East Dorset walking route. The…

Wimborne Minster Town Council Picture: Tom Scrase

Wimborne Minster Mayor re-elected to serve another year

COUNCILLOR Jeff Hart has been re-elected to serve as Mayor of Wimborne Minster for the 2025/26 civic year. This comes…

Rosemary Shrager is raising awareness for food poverty Picture: Hendy Foundation

TV chef Rosemary Shrager to host cooking demo at Wimborne Folk Festival

A TV chef will host a cooking demo and talks at this year’s Wimborne Folk Festival in a bid…

Dragos Serban Picture: Dorset Police

Drug dealer jailed after he was caught with crack cocaine and heroin in Poole

A DRUG dealer was caught in Poole after officers discovered a large amount of crack cocaine and heroin following…