PICTURES & UPDATES: Students celebrate GCSE exam results
STUDENTS have been picking up their GCSE and other results today. Young people have been turning up at their schools…
Man had his Rolex watch stolen as he waited for a taxi in Poole
A MAN waiting for a taxi in Poole was robbed of his Rolex watch in a late-night attack. The incident…
Latest NHS strike adds to ‘thousands of appointments’ postponed
NHS services in the South West are facing ‘significant disruption’ due to strikes, staff holidays and sickness, and warm…
Appeal for hosts for Ukrainians on country’s independence day
AUGUST 24 is an important day for Ukrainians – for it marks the anniversary of the day the country…
‘Live honestly’: Advice from Poole centenarian Frank on his big day
‘LIVE as honestly as you can and take care of those closest to you.’ That’s the advice newly-turned 100-year-old Frank…
Arrests after delivery driver robbed in Fordingbridge street
TWO people have been arrested after a delivery driver was robbed in Fordingbridge. The incident happened in Beechwood at just…
Woman in 60s sexually assaulted in Poole street
A WOMAN in her 60s was sexually assaulted as she walked along a Poole street in broad daylight. The incident…
Community-owned eco store in Fordingbridge issues fresh round of shares
A GREEN community initiative helping people ‘reuse, refill and recycle’ has launched a new share scheme after moving to…
Extinction Rebellion plan ‘poo chain’ protest in Wimborne
WIMBORNE is set to host its first ever ‘human poo chain’ this weekend. The spectacle will be part of a…
Funniest joke of Edinburgh Fringe 2023 revealed: Full top 10
THE funniest joke of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023 has been revealed in a poll of comedy fans. Each year…