Fire crews tackle clothes recycling bin blaze in Poole street
A RECYCLING bin full of clothes caught fire in Poole last night (July 31). Two crews from the town were…
Dorset Police set to hit the waves to tackle water-bound incidents
IT evokes images of something more akin to Miami Vice than Dorset Bobbies, but officers from Dorset Police are…
Lions club stalwart honoured for work with young people
A STALWART of the Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club has received a special award for his efforts to help…
Arrest in murder probe after death of man in Christchurch
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a death in Christchurch. Police were called to an address…
Offices plan for former Kings Arms pub in Longham
THE latest in a series of planning applications for a former pub site in an East Dorset village has…
Bosses ‘proud’ of Dorset County Hospital scores in patient survey
STAFF at Dorset County Hospital ‘should be very proud’ after the results of a patient survey were released, health…
Try new skills and courses at Learnfest in Poole tomorrow
AN event showcasing courses to help people develop new skills, start a new hobby or even training for a…
New rules make ‘pop-up’ campsites easier for landowners
LAND can be used as a campsite for up to 60 days in any calendar year without planning permission,…
South West named top staycation spot – and what’s your favourite A-road?
THE South West is the top destination for people planning to holiday in the UK this year, according to…
Wimborne pupils’ posters celebrate 75 years of the NHS
CHILDREN in Wimborne got creative for a competition celebrating 75 years of the NHS. More than 100 pupils at Hayeswood…