Stour and Avon

Missing Christchurch woman found

MISSING Christchurch woman Kirsty Galton has been found. Police launched a search after she was reported missing at around 4.36am…

Man charged with attempted murder after Wimborne stabbing

The 18-year-old appeared at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (March 4) and will next appear at Winchester Crown Court…

Appeal to find missing Kirsty Galton after Christchurch beach visit

A WOMAN last believed to have been near a beach in Christchurch has gone missing. Dorset Police received a report…

Arrest after car ended up in the river at Blandford

THE driver of a car which ended up in the River Stour in the early hours of Sunday morning…

Mum is ‘safe and well’ after foetus found in Poole, say police

THE mother of a foetus found in Poole has been found and is safe and well. Police said the mother…

More arrests in Wimborne stabbing probe

MORE arrests have been made as police probe a stabbing in Wimborne. Detectives investigating the incident, at an address in…

Dorset hospital secures £2m to help free up beds sooner

HOSPITAL beds could be freed up sooner at Dorset County Hospital after £2 million of funding was secured. The Dorchester…

Gyles Brandreth bringing new one-man show to Dorset

IRREPRESSIBLE This Morning star Gyles Brandreth will be bringing his fast-talking repertoire to Dorset later this year. Gyles, a regular…

MP hits out at ‘ghetto’ plan for refugee caravans in Blandford

“I DO not believe that this proposal is motivated by philanthropy.” The words of North Dorset MP Simon Hoare, who…

Van damaged in Poole arson attack

A VAN was set on fire in a suspected arson attack. The incident happened at around 9.14pm on Friday, February…