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Laionie's family said her smile would "light up a room" Picture: Dorset Police

Man sentenced for car crash that killed Laionie Kennard, 18, from Verwood

JOSEPH Henry Lydon Pickett was handed a 10-month sentence, suspended for 24 months, after he crashed a car, killing…

The number of speeding cars has reduced by 9.2% according to Dorset Council Picture: Google

Drop in speeding near Badbury Rings thanks to new speed limit

THE number of speeding cars travelling along a busy Dorset road has reduced by around 10% thanks to a…

Darren, who runs a junior academy, has been nominated for his work to get young golfers interested in the game Picture: England Golf

Ferndown golf coach in the running for national award

A FERNDOWN golf coach could soon be crowned development coach of the year. Darren Stratman from Ferndown Forest Golf Club…

The lorry caught fire in Ferndown yesterday (January 29) Picture: DCWS

Battery left in bin sets fire to bin lorry in Ferndown

HOUSEHOLDS in Dorset are once again being reminded not to dispose of batteries in bins following yet another bin…

The Ferndown branch is set to close its doors on November 17 Picture: Google

Ferndown Lloyds bank branch set to close this year

THE Lloyds bank branch in Ferndown is set to close later this year. Lloyds Banking Group, which also includes Halifax…

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward Picture: Dorset Police 

Arrest after man’s face cut in late-night assault in Poole

A MAN was taken to hospital at the weekend after his face was cut in a reported assault in…

The outlet store opened on Monday, January 27 Picture: Beyond Retail

Beyond Retail bathroom retailer opens Drench Outlet in Poole

A LUXURY online bathroom retailer is welcoming customers to its brand-new outlet store in Poole this week.

A man in his 60s was taken to hospital after his leg was seriously injured Picture: Google

Bournemouth man arrested following reported hit-and-run near Upton

A 29-YEAR-OLD man from Bournemouth has been arrested after a car reportedly failed to stop following a car crash…

Police want to identify these four men Picture: Hampshire and Isle of White Constabulary 

CCTV appeal after meat and alcohol stolen from New Milton Morrisons

POLICE have released CCTV images of four men they would like to speak to after items were stolen from…

Police said the boy is in a stable condition in hospital and the driver is assisting police with enquiries Picture: Google

Serious injuries for 16-year-old after being hit by car outside Brockenhurst College

A 16-YEAR-OLD pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment for serious injuries after he was hit by a car…