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Sainsbury's in Poole is believed to be among the final stores to lose the café. Picture: Google

Final Sainsbury’s cafés to close – including Poole – as jobs to go

THOUSANDS of jobs are to go at Sainsbury’s as the chain closes remaining cafés, as well as patisserie and…

Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams have been at RSPB Arne in Dorset. Picture: BBC

Dorset back on screens for BBC Winterwatch

DORSET is back on TV as BBC nature show Winterwatch returns. Hosts Michaela Strachan, Chris Packham and Iolo Williams have…

Millions visited Poole town centre over the Christmas period. Picture: Google

Millions visited Christchurch and Poole over Christmas, figures reveal

MORE than 7 million people took a trip to Christchurch and Poole town centres over the festive period, according…

Police and fire crews were called to Skinner Street in Poole on Saturday night. Picture: Google

Mercedes’ windows were smashed before ‘suspicious’ fire, say police

THE windows of a car in Poole were smashed before the vehicle caught fire, police said. Officers are investigating a…

2024 winner Jared Agyekum and Mike Dolbear, front, with the Young Drummer of the Year 2024 finalists. Picture: Dave Hughes

UK’s best young drummers set to gather for Poole contest

THE best young drummers in the country will be showing off their skills in Poole next month. Lighthouse Poole is…

Firefighters tackle campervan blaze in Corfe Mullen

FIREFIGHTERS dealt with a blaze in a campervan in Corfe Mullen. The incident was reported at around 9.12am on Monday…

Police are keen to trace this person in connection with incidents in Christchurch. Pictures: Dorset Police

Bag stolen from Poundland and card used to withdraw money

POLICE are keen to trace this person in connection with an incident that saw an elderly person’s bag stolen…

Injuries after last-night crash at Hurn on Saturday

A NUMBER of people needed hospital treatment after a crash in Hurn. The incident, in Parley Lane, happened at around…

The alleged assault occurred at Aldi in Christchurch. Picture: Google

Man shoved into shelves at Aldi in Christchurch

A MAN fell into shelves at a Christchurch supermarket after being assaulted, police said. Officers are investigating the incident, which…

BCP Council joins ‘Heart of Wessex’ devolution bid with Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset

AMBITIONS for Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset to take part in the first tranche of local government ‘devolution’ got…