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Three people in balaclavas forced their way into a block in Ashley Road, Poole

Trio in balaclavas hurled TV through Poole window during break-in

THREE people in balaclavas forced their way into a block of flats in Poole before throwing a TV through…

Hector Gibson Fleming, CEO of Wessex Internet

Dorset-based Wessex Internet shortlisted for rural Oscar

A DORSET internet firm has been nominated for a rural Oscar. Wessex Internet, based near Blandford, has been revealed as…

The crash happened on Horton Road, near the junction with Woolsbridge Road, Ashley Heath. Picture: Google

Biker killed in crash on Horton Road in Ashley Heath

A MOTORCYCLIST sadly died after a crash in Ashley Heath yesterday (February 23). The incident happened on Horton Road, near…

Police advice to high-value bike owners after spate of thefts in Dorset

PEOPLE with high-value bikes are being warned to keep them safe after a spate of thefts in Dorset. Officers have…

Roadworks will take place across Dorset in the next three months. Picture: Dorset Council

Road closures across Dorset for roadworks: Full list of streets

DOZENS of roads across Dorset will be closed for repair work in the coming months. Surfacing works are taking place…

A fire was discovered in a lift at the Dolphin Centre in Poole. Picture: Google

Firefighters tackle blaze in Dolphin Centre lift

A FIRE in a shopping centre lift in Poole prompted a callout last night (February 22). Crews from Poole were…

Neil Allen was last seen in Wimborne on February 13. Picture: Dorset Police

Police issue fresh CCTV image of missing Wimborne man Neil Allen

A FRESH image has been released as police continue the search for missing Wimborne man, Neil Allen. The 41-year-old was…

Mayor of Verwood, Cllr Toni Coombs, with Jasper Nash, chair of the school parliament, right, and Sienna Mills, deputy prime minister

Verwood school parliament gets a taste of the real thing

A SCHOOL parliament voted with its feet to visit a political hub. Young members of Hillside First School’s student leaders’…

How Dorset has been celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

IN February, the world comes together to mark LGBTQ+ History Month – and Dorset is no different.

The site, at Deer Park Farm, would have seen 40 caravans installed. Picture: Savills/Dorset Council

Plans for 40 caravans for refugees outside Blandford refused after appeal

PLANS to install 40 caravans for Ukrainian refugees on land outside Blandford have been refused after an appeal. The scheme,…