Jobs to go as Carpetright stores in Christchurch and Poole shut after buyout
MORE than 200 Carpetright stores are set to close – including in Poole and Christchurch – as part of…
‘Nature emergency’ declaration in Dorset backed by leaders
DORSET is in a “nature emergency”. The declaration came at a meeting of Dorset Council on Thursday (July 18), when…
GPS-tracked security boxes put on £2.45 blocks of cheese at Dorset supermarkets
CHEESE on sale for £2.45 is among items placed in GPS-tracked security cases at a Dorset supermarket. Blocks of cheddar…
Secrets of ancient trades revealed at Badbury Rings
VOLUNTEERS from the Cranbourne Ancient Technology Centre (ATC) recently visited Badbury Rings to showcase ancient crafts. The group joined rangers…
Jack Fry, of New Milton, jailed over child sex offences
JACK William Fry from New Milton has been jailed for seven and a half years for the rape and…
Electric bike rider, 17, suffers “serious injuries” in Poole crash
A TEENAGER was seriously injured in a crash involving a car and an electric bike in Poole. The incident happened…
CCTV appeal after assault at Tesco in Poole
POLICE are appealing for help tracing this person in connection with an assault in Poole. The incident, at the Tesco…
Dorset jobs at risk as Carpetright set for administration
MORE than 1,800 jobs are at risk after Carpetright announced it was set to appoint administrators. The firm, which has…
New film showcases work of Fordingbridge charity in East Africa
A NEW film telling the story of the past, present and future of a remote East African town has…
Dorset locations among seaside property hotspots according to new list
TWO Dorset locations are named in a list of the five most in-demand seaside property hotspots. Property website Rightmove has…