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Holton Heath fire believed to be deliberate, says fire service

A LARGE fire that broke out near Poole is believed to have been started deliberately. Fire crews worked through the…

Picture: Hall & Woodhouse

Poole pub reopens after £450,000 renovation

A PUB that reopened to guests in Poole earlier this month has undergone a £450,000 renovation. The Ox in Ashley…

People are being asked to keep their doors and windows closed Picture: DWFRS

Fire crews battle heath blaze through the night in Holton Heath

FIREFIGHTERS have been working through the night to extinguish a fire on a nature reserve near Poole. Smoke was seen…

The mural is a collaboration between a local artist and post-16 students Picture: Wimborne BID

Street art masterpiece unveiled as Wimborne’s new mural officially opens

WIMBORNE’S Hanham Road underpass has been transformed into a colourful collage of flowers, buzzing bees, brightly feathered birds and…

The move follows intense criticism of the plans Picture: Dorset Council

U-turn on recycling centre booking plans – but not for Wimborne

DORSET Council has rowed back on plans to introduce a booking system for its tips – but only for…

“Significant fire” involving unattended dehumidifier at Poole home

FIRE crews were called to a Poole home following a blaze involving an unattended dehumidifier. Crews from Poole and Westbourne…

Royal Navy veteran Steve Jenkin and members of the Millstream Theatre, one of the mayor’s charities for 2025/26, joined in with the celebrations Picture: Wimborne Minster Town Council

Wimborne honours its Armed Forces heroes

WIMBORNE served up a heartfelt tribute for its armed service personnel as a way to thank them for their…

A specialist tobacco detection dog was used in the operation Picture: Dorset Council

Ferndown shop targeted as police seize thousands of illegal tobacco and vapes

A FERNDOWN shop was one of six visited across Dorset by police as part of a crackdown on the…

Appeal after homes targeted by thieves in Poole

TWO homes were reportedly broken into in Poole – and police believe they could be linked. Entry was forced to…

Quincy Rufus Digby Hopkins was also ordered to pay £125 in compensation Picture: Google

Man who assaulted staff at Ringwood Tesco jailed

A RINGWOOD man has been jailed for 10 weeks after he assaulted staff and stole items from a Tesco…