Paul Jones

Woman suffers ‘serious’ injuries in crash near Bournemouth Airport

A WOMAN suffered serious injuries after a crash near Bournemouth Airport on Saturday (July 22). The incident, involving a dark…

Man, 26, jailed for gun and drug offences – including in Poole

A MAN has been jailed for six and a half years following firearms and drugs offences – including in…

Two charged with burglary after New Milton shop incident

TWO men have been charged with burglary after a shop in New Milton was targeted. Stacey John Tutt, 51, of…

Dorset country parks and nature sites handed prestigious honours

DORSET is celebrating after three country parks and two nature sites were handed prestigious awards. Green Flag Awards, which recognise…

Chris Packham backs Dorset COP environmental event

WILDLIFE expert and environmental campaigner Chris Packham is backing an event in Dorset aiming to speed up moves to…

Wimborne school celebrates ‘good’ Ofsted report

THE head of a Wimborne school said she is ‘delighted’ after being ranked as ‘good’ in its latest Ofsted…

First patient officially opens new Poole Hospital theatre block

A NEW theatre block at Poole Hospital has been declared officially open – by the first patient to use…

Campaigners slam solar farm plans near Horton Tower folly

PLANS for two solar farms near Wimborne would damage views and surroundings at a landmark folly, according to campaigners. Planning…

Crime rose by 1.4% in Dorset in year to March 2023, figures reveal

CRIME in Dorset rose by 1.4 percent between April 2022 and March 2023, new figures reveal. The Office for National…

Arrest after vehicle reported to have fled from police in Christchurch car park

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an incident that saw a vehicle fail to stop for police. The…