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Lorry failed to stop after crash on A35 at Poole: Police

A LORRY is alleged to have failed to stop after a crash in Poole. The incident happened on the A35…

Blandford empty home project scoops prestigious award

A PROJECT that saw an empty Blandford home brought back into use has scooped a prestigious national award. Dorset Council…

Playground makeover at Poole school in memory of pupil

A SCHOOL playground has been given a new lease of life thanks to a donation from a Dorset charity. Youngsters…

Warning after ‘devastating’ Verwood wildfire kills rare wildlife and heath

MORE than 4.5 hectares of land in Verwood was ‘devastated’ by fire on Wednesday – as Dorset remains on…

The prettiest bag of fish, char none!

The Poole and Wimborne Fly Fishers Headed way out west to Sutton Bingham Reservoir. Well Yeovil to be exact! This reservoir…

Farmland values are moving up again

The value of farmland is showing ‘signs of a return’ to pre-Pandemic levels, according to a leading agent. Research by…

A day at the farm with Tiffany Fleming

What do Oniscidea (Woodlouse) Racing, Exotic Animal Displays and Stilted Balloon Walkers all have in common? The High Mead Farm…

Take a journey into anthemic rock

by Lorraine Gibson  Since the Seventies, Foreigner and  Journey have been giants of the oft-dubbed Adult-Orientated Rock genre. Their musical nous has…

Generosity is music to everyone’s ears

Generous bequests and donations have enabled a local church to buy a brand-new organ. Thanks to the kindness of others,…

Ska and Pimms; what’s not to like?

‘There is an air of excitement at The Wimborne Royal British Legion as they gear up to welcome members…