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When Odie arrived at the centre, he needed an eye and eight teeth removed Picture: Cats Protection Dorset

Ferndown rehoming centre sees increased strain as number of cats in need of basic vet care rises

A FERNDOWN rehoming centre is struggling to keep up with the amount of basic vet care cats are needing…

Accordionist Debbie Murphy entertains residents and visitors on the first of Brook View’s two open afternoons under the National Garden Scheme Picture: Colten Care

West Moors care home raises £700 to support families in need

A DORSET care home has raised hundreds of pounds to help take families in the area out of hardship. Colten…

Do you recognise these people? Picture: Ringwood Police

Almost £1,000 worth of whisky stolen from Waitrose in Ringwood

POLICE are trying to identify two people in connection with a theft of several bottles of whisky at the…

BCP Council wants to hear from residents Picture: BCP Council

Plans for flood defence scheme on last remaining undefended waterfront in Poole town centre

A NEW flood defence scheme is being developed in Poole town centre, the Old Town and surrounding areas to…

Bryony Page, who trained at Poole Gymnastics and Trampolining Club, took home gold in the women’s trampolining Picture: Bryony Page

Olympic heroes in Poole and Christchurch praised by BCP leader

ATHLETES from Christchurch and Poole who took home medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics Games have been praised for…

Vale Road Picture: Google Maps

Nine arrested and 15 year old charged after stabbing in Poole

A 15-year old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a stabbing in Vale Road in Poole. Dorset…

Some of McCarthy Stones team walking the Jurassic coastline to raise money for charity Picture: McCarthy Stone

Jurassic Coast walk raises more than £50,000 for Dorset charities supporting older people

GRASSROOT charities in Dorset that combat social isolation for those aged over 65 will receive a financial boost after…

Dolly is thankfully living a much better life following her abuse Picture: RSPCA

Cruelty to dogs on the rise in Dorset, RSPCA stats reveal

“HEARTBREAKING” new figures reveal that reports of cruelty to dogs in Dorset have risen over the past year, the…

Margot and Conrad enjoying their anniversary meal at the care home Picture: Barchester Healthcare

“Behave yourself and love each other” advice from couple celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary

IT was love at first sight for Conrad Graham, 91, and Margot Graham, 89, when they first met working…

Police are trying to identify these four men Picture: Dorset Police

Police hunt for four men who reportedly went for multiple joyrides on boat in Poole

POLICE are trying to identify four men who reportedly used a boat in Poole on a number of occasions…