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Police said a car was reported as driving erratically in Conifer Avenue, Poole, in the early hours of Saturday morning. Picture: Google

Car hit telegraph pole and another vehicle before fleeing, say police

A CAR crashed into a telegraph pole and parked vehicle in Poole in the early hours of Saturday morning. Police…

Karen Loftus, of Poole, escaped the Spanish floods along with husband, Steve. Picture: Steve Loftus

Poole pair escaped Spain floods – thanks to Moroccan lorry driver

“THERE were moments where I thought ‘we could die here’.” So said Karen Loftus who, along with husband Steve, escaped…

Fire crews at the site, in Ling Road, Poole. Picture: Poole Fire Station

Crews tackle fire at commercial premises in Poole

DOZENS of firefighters were sent to tackle a blaze at a commercial premises in Poole this morning (October 4). Crews…

The incident occurred in Lindsay Road, Poole, on Friday morning. Picture: Google

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car in Poole

A MAN was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Poole this morning. The incident happened at…

Verwood Library will be closed during the building work. Picture: Dorset Council

Verwood Library to close for five days during ‘essential’ building work

VERWOOD Library will close for a week next month for ‘essential’ building work – but don’t worry, you won’t…

Police are keen to trace this person after paint was stolen from a shop in Lymington. Picture: Hampshire Police

CCTV appeal after paint stolen from Lymington shop

POLICE are keen to trace this person in connection with a shoplifting incident in Lymington. Paint was stolen from Brewers…

Quincy Hopkins jailed for 16 shoplifting offences in Ringwood

RINGWOOD man Quincy Rufus Digby Hopkins has been jailed for shoplifting in the town. The 26-year-old, of no fixed abode,…

Special poppy pint glasses will be on offer at pubs in Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset and beyond. Picture: Marston's

Where you can get your special Poppy Appeal pint glass in aid of the RBL

MANY of us – in our unruly teenage years perhaps – may have taken a pint glass we liked…

Richard Hutter made more than £1.2 million from selling counterfeit vinyl. Picture: Dorset Council

Counterfeit Dorset vinyl seller Richard Hutter ordered to pay back more money

DORSET record seller Richard Hutter – who made an estimated £1.2 million selling counterfeit vinyl – has been…

Senior carer Louise Gibson and general manager Mevin Sohorye have been shortlisted in the Great British Care Awards 2024

Poole care home pair nominated for prestigious awards

TWO Dorset care home staff members are celebrating after being named on the shortlist for prestigious regional awards. General manager…