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Man arrested after alleged sex assault in Christchurch

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Christchurch. The incident, in the Barrack Road…

Teens questioned over drugs during police operation in Bourne Valley

DRONES, off-road vehicles and plain-clothed officers all took part in a police operation aimed at reducing the risk of…

Avoid the area: Crews battle forest fire at Parley Common overnight

RESIDENTS have been told to avoid part of Parley Common after fire broke out yesterday afternoon (June 7). A ‘forest…

Last chance to bid for youth funding in Dorset

ORGANISATIONS working to improve the lives of young people in Dorset are being urged to apply for funding. The deadline…

Plans for 25m-high 4G mast in Wimborne to boost mobile signal

MOBILE phone users in Wimborne and surrounding areas could see an improvement in their 4G signal if plans for…

CCTV image released after woman sexually assaulted in Christchurch

A WOMAN was sexually assaulted after speaking to a man in Christchurch. The incident happened in the area of Barrack…

How Wimborne had a (steady) hand in the coronation

WIMBORNE had a hand in the robes worn by King Charles and Queen Camilla at last month’s Coronation ceremony. Master…

Woman fights off man after being ‘grabbed’ in Poole street

A WOMAN managed to fight off a man who grabbed her shoulders in a Poole street. It is reported that…

Poole car owner chased down thief – but was threatened with a knife

A PERSON who chased down a man they found in the front seat of their car was threatened with…

Tributes to teen killed in Bournemouth tragedy as probe continues

TWO young people who tragically died on Bournemouth beach last week have been named. Joe Abbess, a 17-year-old from Southampton,…