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A man suffered stab wounds to the back in Turnball Lane

Man ‘serious but stable’ after being stabbed in the back in West Howe

A MAN was stabbed in the back and is in a serious but stable condition in hospital. The incident unfolded…

Dorset Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) and members of the Use of Police Powers and Standards Scrutiny Panel underwent specialist training from Autism Unlimited

Police visitors undergo autism training to better support those in custody

VOLUNTEERS who help ensure the rights and welfare of people in police custody are observed have undergone specialist training…

Residents enjoyed the floral donation from Sainsbury's in Ferndown

PICTURES: Floral delights for Ferndown care home residents

A GIFT of floral delights brightened the day for residents at a Ferndown care home. Joy and smiles were the…

A host of events are on offer at the Museum of East Dorset this Christmas

Feast of festive events at the Museum of East Dorset

A JAM-PACKED schedule of events is promising a Christmas full of sparkle at the Museum of East Dorset. On November…

A host of festive feasts will be on offer at the Athelhampton House Food & Drink Christmas Fair

Festive food to tickle tastebuds at Athelhampton House Christmas Fair

FESTIVE flavours will be the order of the day at an event next month. On Saturday and Sunday, November 25…

Mr Magnolia, by Quentin Blake. Picture: Quentin Blake

Blandford youngsters can earn Arts Award at Quentin Blake exhibition

YOUNG people are being given an exciting way in to the arts thanks to a new exhibition of work…

Volunteer gardeners Viv Taylor, David Dawson and Petula Fishlock, at the Poole in Bloom presentation evening

Blooming marvellous accolades for Poole charity hospice

BLOOMING marvellous displays helped a Dorset charity pick up accolades in the Poole in Bloom contest. The Forest Holme Hospice,…

Specialist stroke support services being rolled out in Dorset

SPECIALIST stroke support services are being rolled out in Dorset. Ahead of World Stroke Day on Sunday…

Diverse Abilities charity gearing up for gala ball event

DANCERS at an ‘under the sea’ ball in Poole will be raising much-needed funds for charity as they put…

Dorset Council gritting crews are ready for winter

Gritters ready for Dorset roads as temperatures start to drop

GRITTERS in Dorset are ready to go as the cold winter months begin. Dorset Council’s gritting crews are gearing up…