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Blandford Bridge was closed for several hours while a stuck fallen tree was removed

Emergency work to remove tree trapped under Blandford Bridge

EMERGENCY work had to be carried out in Blandford to remove a fallen tree that was trapped under the…

A new ad highlights the dangers of stalking. Picture: Dorset Police

Police issue stalking warning on Valentine’s Day – what to look out for

IT’S Valentine’s Day – and while some unexpected gifts, cards or messages might be welcome, others could be worrying. Dorset…

PICTURES: Flipping marvellous Wimborne Minster Pancake Race 2024!

A FLIPPING wonderful time was had by all at the annual Wimborne Minster Pancake Race on Shrove Tuesday. The event,…

The amount of money in council tax going to the fire service in Wiltshire and Dorset is to rise

Increase in fire service share of council tax for 2024/25 approved

THE share of council tax in Wiltshire and Dorset that goes to the fire service is to rise. At a…

The Body Shop in Poole and Bournemouth at risk of closure

BRANCHES of the Body Shop in Poole and Bournemouth could close as the firm heads towards administration, it has…

Eagle-eyed care home residents turn twitchers for RSPB project

RESIDENTS at a West Moors care home became twitchers as part of a national birdwatching project. Eagle-eyed residents at Colten…

Police are keen to trace this person after an incident at the Dolphin Centre in Poole. Picture: Dorset Police

Man exposes himself at Dolphin Centre in Poole

A MAN exposed himself before assaulting a person outside Sports Direct in Poole. Police have released a CCTV image…

Officers are keen to trace this person after a theft from Specsavers. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after theft from Wimborne Specsavers

AN iPad was stolen from Specsavers in Wimborne after a burglary last month. Police have issued a CCTV image of…

GPS trackers and satellite phones stolen as premises raided twice in a weekend

BURGLARS broke into a Poole shop TWICE over a weekend this month. Police are appealing for information after incidents at…

A man reportedly threatened staff with a kitchen knife during a robbery at Premier in Alder Road, Poole. Picture: Google

Man, 21, arrested after robbery at Poole shop

A 21-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after an alleged robbery at a shop in Poole. At around 9.30pm on Monday,…