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Repair Shop star Jay Blades to open first furniture store – in Poole

FURNITURE created by Repair Shop star Jay Blades will be on offer at a new shop in Poole. The restorer…

Man in 80s dies after fall on bus in Poole

A MAN in his 80s has died after falling over on a bus in Poole. Police are appealing for information…

How you could spot the Northern Lights in the South West tonight

THE northern lights could be visible in south west skies this evening, according to stargazers and weather experts. In recent…

Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Wimborne stabbing

A MAN in his 50s has been airlifted to hospital after being stabbed a number of times at an…

Arrest after two people assaulted during Poole burglary

TWO people were assaulted and threatened by burglars at a Poole property. Dorset Police detectives are investigating after the incident,…

Blaze Drama

DOZENS of firefighters worked to save possessions from a cottage badly damaged by a thatch fire. Crews were called at…

You can leave your hat on – for one night

by Lorraine Gibson. What’s new pussycat? How about It’s Not Unusual, the brand new musical? Billed as ‘the ultimate Tom Jones experience’,…

Very good show at village first school

Pamphill Church of England First School is celebrating after an inspection found it ‘Good’. The school near Wimborne was praised…

Museum visit is child’s play for young learners

Pupils from Merley First School enjoyed learning about the toys and games played with by children in Victorian times…

Ringwood brand event first in Europe

Ringwood-based strength and fitness brand, House of Chunk has launched Chunkfest this summer, in support of Diverse Abilities and…