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Richard Wrate admits criminal damage and thefts in New Milton

RICHARD Albert Wrate has admitted crime including theft, criminal damage in New Milton. The 31-year-old, from Christchurch, pleaded guilty to…

Slurry polluted a stream at Hanford, near Blandford, the court heard. Picture: EA/Gov

Dorset farmer Mark Pearson fined £2,500 over slurry pollution in freshwater stream

A Dorset farmer has been fined £2,500 after admitting causing pollution to enter a stream. Mark Pearson, owner and senior…

Corfe Castle is closed for the remainder of Thursday, November 21. Picture: National Trust

Full list of Dorset schools closed due to snow and bad weather

DOZENS of schools in Dorset are closed, or partially open, today due to the snow and bad weather. A

The charge comes after a theft from Ferndene Farm Shop, in New Milton. Picture: Google

David Gray, 42, charged with shoplifting from New Milton farm shop

DAVID Ian Edward Gray is due to appear in court charged with shoplifting from a New Milton farm shop. The…

The Met Office warning covers much of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset. Picture: Met Office

Met Office snow warning in place for much of Dorset

SNOW could be heading to parts of Dorset today, forecasters have warned. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning…

The fire broke out in a lorry in Wallisdown Road, Poole, on Tuesday morning. Picture: Google

Tonne of paper catches fire in lorry in Poole

A TONNE of paper caught fire on the back of a lorry in Poole on Tuesday morning (November 19). The…

Camera, drill and sunglasses stolen in Christchurch burglary

A CAMERA, drill and five pairs of sunglasses were among items stolen during a burglary in Christchurch. Police are appealing…

The Spice Girls are 90s icons. Picture: Museum of East Dorset

I’ll tell you want you want – a trip back the 90s in Wimborne…

FOR those of us approaching a certain age, it’s somewhat disconcerting to learn the 1990s is, to a person…

The East Street Deli will be taking part in the Small Business Saturday event in Wimborne

Wimborne street party ready to celebrate small businesses

SHOPPERS can join the party in Wimborne next month to celebrate Small Business Saturday. On December 7, visitors will be…

School Council gives Wimborne young people a voice

YOUNG people are having their say over town matters in Wimborne. Wimborne Minster Town Council has created the School Council,…