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The alleged assault took place in Station Yard, Gillingham, police said. Picture: Google

Blandford man arrested after alleged assault on a woman in Gillingham

A MAN has been arrested after a woman was allegedly assaulted in Gillingham. The incident, in Station Yard, happened at…

Mayor of Blandford Forum, Cllr Hugo Mieville, handed out awards in the town

Festive window displays in Blandford handed awards by the mayor

SHOP windows in Blandford serving up a festive feast of decorations were rewarded with certificates. Last week, Mayor of Blandford…

Lord Markham joins the turf-cutting ceremony at St Ann’s Hospital in Poole

Work underway on £70m mental health projects in Dorset

WORK is officially underway on more than £70 million worth of projects to improve mental health care in Dorset. ‘Spade…

The man was attacked on a corner of High Street in Wimborne, police said. Picture: Google

Man suffers broken jaw after attack by gang in Wimborne

A MAN suffered a broken jaw after being kicked in the head during an assault in Wimborne. The victim, a…

Care home enjoys ABBA-themed Christmas party

DANCING Queens took to the floor at an ABBA-themed Christmas party at a Hamworthy care home. Memory lane residents at…

Ringwood marketing firm makes the move to Southbourne

A RINGWOOD marketing firm has upped sticks after 15 years and moved to Bournemouth. Halo Design Associates opened the doors…

Hosts at The Duchy in Wimborne raised £211

Wimborne charity coffee morning gets fundraising boost from housing firm

A WIMBORNE charity coffee morning got a £150 boost thanks to a housing firm. Developer Taylor Wimpey donated money to…

Dorset Police is increasing patrols this Christmas

‘Walk away’ from violence this Christmas, Dorset Police warn

PEOPLE in Dorset are being reminded to take care of themselves this Christmas – when incidents of violent crime…

30 representatives of the Homelessness Partnership BCP at Bournemouth beach, each representing five children spending Christmas in B&Bs

Estimated 150 children homeless this Christmas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

AN estimated 158 children in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could spend this Christmas in hotels and B&Bs, according to…

Hundreds are expected at the Dorset Christmas DIp on Christmas Day

Hundreds expected at Christmas Day Dip at Boscombe

WE all have our Christmas morning routines; a glass of Bucks Fizz; a walk – a dip in the…