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Floral tributes have been paid to Shaun Colvin at Lytchett Minster School

Floral tributes left at Dorset school to Shaun Colvin, 13, after teen sadly passed away

DOZENS of floral tributes have been laid at a Dorset school after the sad passing of teenager Shaun…

The man was attacked near the skatepark in Baiter Park, Poole. Picture: Google

Man in his 60s attacked by two youths on electric scooters in park

A MAN in his 60s was hit in the face by two people who passed him on electric scooters…

Police are keen to speak to this person in connection with the incident. Picture: Hampshire Police

Three men assaulted outside Ringwood pub

THREE men were assaulted outside a Ringwood pub. The incident unfolded at The Pour House, in West Street, at around…

The former bowling centre, in Weymouth, is set to be demolished. Picture: Dorset Council

Demolition of Weymouth’s former 10-pin bowling centre approved

WEYMOUTH’S landmark former bowling alley is set be demolished after plans were approved. Plans to knock down the building, in…

Failings at Poole Hospital's maternity unit were identified in March 2023. Picture: UHD

Failings at Dorset hospital that handed baby to the “wrong mother” were highlighted before incident

A MOTHER was handed the WRONG baby after giving birth at a Dorset hospital. The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation…

Young people and adults can find opportunities at Dorset Police Cadets. Picture: Dorset Police

New Police Cadet unit launched in Blandford – and adults needed too

YOUNG people in Blandford can now join the newest branch of the Dorset Police Cadets. The new cadet unit officially…

Police are keen to trace this person after a suspected arson attack at the Ark cafe in Poole Park. Picture: Dorset Police

Police issue CCTV appeal after arson attack at Poole cafe

POLICE are keen to trace this person in connection with a suspected arson attack at a Poole cafe. The incident…

Officers are keen to identify this person in connection with the incidents. Pictures: Dorset Police

Police probe fraudulent payments in Facebook sales in Poole and Bournemouth

FRAUDULENT payments for items sold on Facebook in Poole and Bournemouth are being investigated by police. Officers have released an…

Jules Hudson, host of Escape to the Country. Picture: BBC/Naked West/Fremantle

BBC show Escape to the Country seeks recommendations in Blandford

WHAT are the best and most interesting independent businesses in Blandford? That was the question posed by a TV researcher…

Crews from Poole and Swanage launched on Saturday night. Picture: Poole RNLI

Man rescued after jumping overboard during yacht fire

A MAN left “clinging on” to a boat after a fire on a yacht was rescued by lifeboat crews. Volunteers…