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The BMA says the latest pay offer is still a 'real-terms pay cut'. Picture: BMA

Junior doctors’ strike set to hit NHS services this week

INDUSTRIAL action by junior doctors could bring about “one of the most difficult starts to the year” for health…

The structure, on the A35 in Poole, is safe, but cannot be removed until Wednesday morning. Picture: Google/Poole Fire Station

A35 in Poole closed due to “unsafe structure” hanging from scaffold

A MAJOR route through Poole is closed due to an “unsafe structure”. This afternoon (Tuesday), it is understood a scaffold…

Garages in Keyes Close in Poole were raided. Picture: Google

Thieves target 27 garages in ONE NIGHT in Poole raids

THIEVES targeted 27 garages in Poole in one night, according to Dorset Police. Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone…

Heavy rain and strong winds are set to continue into this evening in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Picture: Met Office

Weather warnings for much of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire as Storm Henk hits

STORM Henk will batter parts of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire this evening. The Met Office has issued an amber weather…

The incident unfolded at Poole bus station, police said. Picture: Google

Arrest after alleged assault of woman at Poole bus station

A MAN was arrested after the alleged assault of a woman at Poole bus station. Police are keen to hear…

Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis has received a knighthood. Picture: Paul Jones

Arise the Sir in shorts! Michael Eavis leads New Year Honours in Somerset, Dorset and beyond

A KNIGHTHOOD for Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis leads the New Year Honours in Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and beyond…

Rachel Brown, cardiac physiologist, and Maxine Guillen, lead cardiac physiologist, with the new machine

New £95,000 machine to boost heart treatment at Wimborne hospital

HEART conditions will be diagnosed more quickly at Wimborne’s Victoria Hospital thanks to a new piece of equipment. The hospital’s…

Members of the Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club out collecting

Lions club thank Ringwood revellers for Christmas donations

A CUDDLY lion joined Santa and his elves to spread Christmas cheer in Ringwood. Members of the Ringwood & Fordingbridge…

Fresh round of support for low-income Dorset households to open

FAMILIES in need of support can apply for supermarket vouchers when a scheme reopens for applications next week. At 10am…

The barn building in Fordingbridge was "totally destroyed". Picture: Ferndown Fire Station

Barn “totally destroyed” by fire in Fordingbridge on Boxing Day

A BARN was “totally destroyed” by fire on Boxing Day night. Firefighters were called to the scene, in Fordingbridge, to…