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Rising Voices Wessex is gearing up for a busy Christmas

Choir made up of people affected by cancer ready for busy Christmas

A DORSET choir made up of people affected by cancer is preparing for its busiest festive period ever -…

The first meeting of the Wimborne Minster School Council

Youngsters debate issues at first meeting of new Wimborne group

YOUNG people had their say over town issues at the meeting of a new group in Wimborne. The new Wimborne…

A man believed to be James Thomas, of Christchurch, was caught on camera during an incident at Waterloo. Picture: Twitter/X

Christchurch man James Thomas charged over ‘racially-aggravated’ Waterloo station incident

A DORSET landscaping has been charged over a racially-aggravated incident at a London train station amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations. James Thomas,…

Kittens abandoned in Derbyshire. Picture: RSPCA

Number of animals being abandoned in Dorset soaring, says RSPCA

THE number of animals being abandoned in Dorset has soared in 2023, according to new figures. Animal welfare charity the…

Deepa Pappu, equality, diversity, and inclusion lead at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD), at Buckingham Palace

Dorset NHS nurse Deepa’s “pure joy” after meeting the King on his birthday

A DORSET nurse said shaking hands with the King was “beyond my dreams” after an invite to Buckingham Palace. Deepa…

Morgan George Smith, of Northampton, has been jailed for three years. Picture: Dorset Police

Boat skipper jailed over death of David Haw, 24, after buoy crash

A HELMSMAN has been jailed after piloting a boat which crashed, killing a 24-year-old man. In July, Morgan George Smith,…

From left; Tournament founder Tony Brown, Tara Wisley Christchurch Golf Club front of house assistant, tournament organiser Anthony Rogers, Neal Williams, trust secretary of Macmillan Caring Locally and Byron Hutcheson, director of golf at Christchurch Golf Club

Christchurch golf tournament has raised £150,000 in beloved Sarah’s memory

TWO decades after she passed away, Sarah Green remains at the forefront of many people’s minds. Sarah, from Ferndown, was…

Cllr George Farquhar is set to tackle the Bournemouth Half Marathon in October next year

Deputy mayor of Bournemouth taking on half-marathon for cancer cause

THE Deputy Mayor of Bournemouth is in training for next year’s Bournemouth half marathon in support of Dorset cancer…

Lewis-Manning supporters, clockwise from top; Harry & Sandra Redknapp, patient Christine, Fearne Cotton, Jeff Mostyn and Emelia Fox

Celebrities back Dorset hospice charity’s plea for double donations

TV PRESENTER Fearne Cotton, actress Emilia Fox and Harry and Sandra Redknapp are among celebrities endorsing a Dorset hospice…

A range of free activities are on offer for young people in Dorset this Christmas. Picture: Dorset Council

Free holiday activities for young people on offer in Purbeck this Christmas

A RANGE of free activities are on offer to children and young people across Dorset this Christmas. Holiday clubs, activities…