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Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards is set to be at the Olive Branch in Wimborne this evening

Ski jumping legend Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards to open Wimborne winter bar

DRINKERS at a Wimborne bar could be forgiven for thinking they are on the slopes of Europe – and…

David Graham Cullen stole £140-worth of Lego from Tesco in New Milton

Stealing Lego lands 33-year-old New Milton man in court

STEALING £140-worth of Lego landed a 33-year-old man in court. David Graham Cullen, of Dinham Road, New Milton, was fined…

Dorset Police has released a series of posters for businesses this Christmas. Picture: Dorset Police

Police campaign to boost business and shopper safety this Christmas

A NEW police campaign is helping people – and businesses – in Dorset have a Safer Christmas. The initiative, from…

The Lift Legend initiative offers free soft drinks to designated drivers at pubs and clubs in Dorset. Picture: Dorset Police

Free soft drinks for designated drivers in Dorset this Christmas: Here’s where

DESIGNATED drivers can claim free soft drinks at dozens of pubs and clubs this Christmas. Dorset Police has launched the…

Low-income households in the Dorset Council area can apply for support in the form of supermarket vouchers. Picture: Dorset Council

Supermarket vouchers on offer to low-income Dorset households: How to apply

DORSET households struggling during the cost-of-living crisis will be able to apply for supermarket vouchers next week. Round 4 of…

Leonardo-Adrian Costache, of Parkgate Road, Coventry, is accused of stealing £430 worth of optical and oral hygiene products from Boots in New Milton

Man, 21, charged with shoplifting from Boots in New Milton

A 21-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with attempted theft from Boots in New Milton. Leonardo-Adrian Costache, of Parkgate Road, Coventry,…

Weldmar Hospicecare has launched the 2023 Christmas Treecycle campaign

Xmas tree collections in Blandford and beyond will boost hospice charity

HOUSEHOLDS can book in a collection for their real Christmas tree – and help a county charity. As decorations start…

Snow has hit parts of the south west, the Met Office said

Snow hits parts of Dorset and Hampshire – with a weather warning in place

SNOW has hit parts of Dorset and Hampshire – causing problems on the roads. A weather warning for snow and…

Keith Evans is making reindeer to help the DCCF

Positive Keith’s reindeer raising vital funds for Dorset cancer charity

A RETIRED engineer living with inoperable liver cancer has used his skills to help a charity supporting those with…

Roadworks: Resurfacing works on Dorset roads in December

RESURFACING works are continuing on Dorset roads throughout December – with drivers being warned of closures. Dorset Council highways maintenance…