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Incidents of shoplifting were reported at Tesco and Aldi in New Milton. Pictures: Google

Trio charged over shoplifting incidents at New Milton supermarkets

THREE people have been charged with shoplifting after more than £400 of groceries were stolen from New Milton supermarkets. The…

Gullivers Bookshop creates a dazzkiing window display each Christmas

Gullivers Bookshop in Wimborne unveils dazzling 2023 Christmas window display

THE popular Christmas window display at Gullivers Bookshop has returned to delight Wimborne shoppers. The High Street store is owned…

The Mar-Key Group, based in Christchurch, has expanded

New jobs created as Dorset Marquee firm expands

A DORSET firm that provides marquees for events including Royal Ascot and the Wimbledon Championships, is expanding. Temporary structures company…

Managing partner Nigel Smith, left, and head of banking and finance litigation William Fox Bregman, right, welcome Senior associate solicitor James Constable to Ellis Jones

Top lawyer boosts team at Dorset solicitors Ellis Jones

A NEW crime lawyer has boosted the team at a Dorset solicitors. Ellis Jones Solicitors has strengthened its team…

Wimborne Christmas Market has been postponed to Sunday, November 26

Wimborne Christmas Market postponed due to weather warnings

WEATHER warnings for this weekend have prompted organisers to postpone Wimborne Christmas Market. Wimborne BID has taken the decision to…

Owen James Sacala stole almost £700-worth of cosmetics from Boots in Ringwood. Picture: Google

Man stole £700 of cosmetics from Boots – while police officer was in the shop

A 44-YEAR-OLD man stole almost £700-worth of cosmetics products from a Ringwood shop – while a police officer was…

From left to right: Kevan James, former Hampshire CCC player and host of the gala evening; Dave Abbott, chair of Blandford CC; and Nick Douch, from Douch Family Funeral Directors

Blandford Cricket Club bowled over by community award win

BLANDFORD Cricket Club’s work in the community has been rewarded with a prestigious honour. The club was awarded the Jack…

The former JM Scully HQ in Wimborne

Former building firm HQ back on the rental market after firm ceased trading

A FORMER building company headquarters in Wimborne has gone on the market for a new tenant. Property firm Vail Williams…

Residents enjoyed the floral donation from Sainsbury's in Ferndown

PICTURES: Floral delights for Ferndown care home residents

A GIFT of floral delights brightened the day for residents at a Ferndown care home. Joy and smiles were the…

A team from the DCCF's regular fundraising bowling events.

Breakthrough cervical cancer treatment welcomed by Dorset charity

A DORSET charity has hailed a breakthrough treatment for cervical cancer, revealed at a major medical conference. The treatment was…