Paul Jones

Staff member threatened during Poole shop robbery

A MAN threatened staff before making off with cash from the till at a convenience store in Poole. The incident…

Plan for new service station, hotel and roundabout off A31 at Henbury

PLANS for a new eco-friendly service station and hotel on a 12-acre site near Sturminster Marshall have been submitted. The…

Police appeal over fire at Ferndown nature reserve

POLICE are probing a fire in Ferndown to establish if it was started deliberately. Firefighters were called to the…

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to visit Blandford school

A BLANDFORD school will receive a very special visitor tomorrow (Friday) in the form of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Justin…

The Ringwood Brewery site will close after a sale could not be agreed

Ringwood Brewery to be sold, town premises to close

A FAMOUS Ringwood name is set to close premises in the town and be sold off. Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company…

Man arrested after alleged sex assault in Christchurch

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Christchurch. The incident, in the Barrack Road…

Teens questioned over drugs during police operation in Bourne Valley

DRONES, off-road vehicles and plain-clothed officers all took part in a police operation aimed at reducing the risk of…

Avoid the area: Crews battle forest fire at Parley Common overnight

RESIDENTS have been told to avoid part of Parley Common after fire broke out yesterday afternoon (June 7). A ‘forest…

Last chance to bid for youth funding in Dorset

ORGANISATIONS working to improve the lives of young people in Dorset are being urged to apply for funding. The deadline…

Plans for 25m-high 4G mast in Wimborne to boost mobile signal

MOBILE phone users in Wimborne and surrounding areas could see an improvement in their 4G signal if plans for…