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A spokesperson said they believe the fires were started deliberately Picture: Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

Dramatic photos show how close homes were to heath fire in Poole

FIREFIGHTERS were called out to reports of a reports of a heath…

Dorset Junior Chef of the Year, Harry Mason, with judges Alan Kelly and Jamie Jones Picture: South West Chef of the Year

Junior chef cooks up a storm at chef of the year competition

ASPIRING young chef Harry Mason, a student at Lytchett Minster School, has won the title of Dorset Junior Chef…

Kay and Val from U3A with care home residents, staff and Ferndown Mayor Terry Cordery Picture: Kings Park Care Home

Care home residents join mayor to learn more about historic Ferndown

RESIDENTS at Barchester’s Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown were treated to an evening learning all about the history…

The four winners of the poetry competition on stage at Willow Walk Picture: Wimborne Minster Town Council

Young poets and eco warriors praised for creativity

SCHOOL children in Wimborne Minster have been praised for their creativity following the results of two popular competitions hosted…

18 carat rose gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch Picture: Dorset Police

Appeal for information following theft of 18 carat rose gold watch

POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a 18 carat rose gold watch at a home in…

David Phipp House Furnisher on Ringwood Road Ferndown Picture: DVHF

David Phipp House Furnisher launches closing down sale as it says goodbye after 52 years

LONGSTANDING furniture shop, David Phipp House Furnisher, will close this September – and the business is now offering at…

Nick Porter, left, receives his club tie from Andy Frend, Chairman Picture: New Milton RFC

Former Premiership player to coach New Milton Rugby Club

NEW Milton Rugby Club has appointed a former London Wasps player as its new head coach. Nick Porter came up…

Brew Crew tutor Tim Hewitt with students Lucas, Jack, Jaden and Luca Picture: Autism Unlimited

Young baristas have a latte to offer the community.

A TEAM of young trainee baristas from the charity Autism Unlimited are offering their new-found skills to…

Poole’s Oakdale Library Gardens’ blooming success

OAKDALE Library Gardens’ open gardens event proved to be a success as £400 was raised throughout May and June. The…

New drive to prevent LGBTQ+ homelessness in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area

THE Homelessness Partnership BCP has launched a major homelessness prevention drive for the LGBTQ+ community in Bournemouth, Christchurch and…