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Fire blows manhole covers open in Poole

MANHOLE covers were reportedly blown open in Poole yesterday (April 24) due to an underground fire. Dorset & Wiltshire Fire…

The victim reportedly scared the suspect away Picture: Google

Witness appeal after front door smashed in Poole attempted burglary

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an attempted burglary in Poole last week. A man reportedly smashed the glass on…

Third boy charged with raping girl, 14, in Fordingbridge

A THIRD boy has been charged with the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Fordingbridge. The incident occurred on land…

Jordan Wilkes has been jailed for 30 years for the Christchurch attack. Picture: Dorset Police

Jordan Wilkes stabbed girl, 9, three times in “parent’s worst nightmare” attack in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH man Jordan Wilkes – who researched the Southport attacks before stabbing a nine-year-old girl in Christchurch – has…

Police want to trace this person after a burglary in Hillman Road, Poole. Pictures: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after tea sets and ornaments stolen in Poole burglary

POLICE want to trace this person after ornaments and antique tea sets were stolen during a burglary in…

The child was bitten by a dog in Poole Park, police said. Pictures: Google/Pixabay

Child bitten by dog in Poole Park prompts police appeal

POLICE are investigating after a child was allegedly bitten by a dog in Poole Park. The incident unfolded at around…

Expect lots of drama and action at this year's show Picture: Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

Jousting knights and daredevil riders to wow crowds at Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

MEDIEVAL knights will be battling it out for the very first time at this year’s Gillingham…

Man badly injured after falling from building following incident in Wimborne

A MAN suffered “potentially life-changing injuries” after falling from a building in Wimborne. The incident unfolded at just after 11.30pm…

Marjorie House residents, Myrna and Cyril, enjoy the vintage car rally Picture: Marjorie House

Poole care home residents get revved up for vintage car rally

CARE home residents  Sandbanks were thrilled to see a host of vintage cars roll into the car park for…

New Milton man handed suspended sentence for importing herbal cannabis

NEW Milton man Thomas Michael Prior has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting illegally importing herbal cannabis. The…