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The graffiti was found at the Carvers Recreation Ground in Ringwood. Picture: Google

Police probe hate crime over Ringwood skate park graffiti

POLICE are investigating a hate-related incident in Ringwood after graffiti was daubed on the town skate park. The vandalism took…

New signs are being put up around Dorset to raise awareness of bikers

New signs aim to cut motorbike crashes in Dorset this spring

NEW signs are being put up around Dorset in a bid to cut the number of motorbike crashes in…

How the new boutique in Wimborne could look. Picture: CJF Design Projects/Dorset Council

Plans for new Thirty Three Boutique in Wimborne High Street submitted

PLANS have been submitted for a new ladies’ boutique in Wimborne. CJF Design Projects Ltd has submitted a planning application…

The crash happened near the Canford Bottom roundabout. Picture: Google

Biker suffers “serous injuries” in crash near Wimborne

A BIKER suffered serious injuries after a crash near Wimborne. The incident, on the A31 near the Canford Bottom roundabout,…

Officers on patrol. Picture: Dorset Police

Dorset Police announce extra patrols to target anti-social behaviour

POLICE patrols have been increased in Weymouth and Christchurch as part of an operation targeting anti-social behaviour (ASB). Dorset Police…

Sam and Maggie at Blandford Health & Beauty Centre, which has closed after 20 years

Blandford Health and Beauty Centre shuts after 20 years

A BLANDFORD beauty salon has closed after 20 years of helping townsfolk look their best. The Blandford Health & Beauty…

Chris Best, the new MD of Care Dorset

New MD unveiled for Dorset adult social care firm

A DORSET care firm has appointed a new managing director. Adult social care provider Care Dorset, owned by Dorset Council,…

Cyclist James Raeburn sadly died after a crash on Julian's Road, Wimborne

Woman charged over Wimborne crash that killed 40-year-old James Raeburn

A WOMAN has been charged over a crash that killed James Raeburn in Wimborne. The incident happened at around…

Police are keen to trace these people in connection with thefts from Co-op, in Fordingbridge. Picture: Google/Hampshire Police

CCTV appeal after household products stolen from Fordingbridge Co-op

POLICE are keen to trace these people after household products worth around £80 were stolen from a Fordingbridge shop. The…

The rood has been worked on at St Mary's Church, Breamore

Religious artwork found in ‘secret’ village church chapel

A RARE, hidden Anglo-Saxon ‘rood’ has been discovered and preserved at a village church. The work of art was contained…