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Window and door smashed at Blandford bike shop in attempted break-in

A WINDOW and door glass were smashed at a Blandford bike shop during an attempted burglary. The damage happened at…

Christchurch woman, 23, fined over lockdown gathering in London

ATTENDING a gathering at an upmarket London address ended in a fine for a 23-year-old Christchurch woman. Maggy Elizabeth Millar,…

Noddy Holder set for special show in Wimborne

SLADE legend Noddy Holder is heading to Wimborne. The star, who became a household named for his ‘it’s Christmas’ line…

£200k funding for Dorset to tackle drug use in young people

DORSET has been handed £200,000 of funding to investigate and reduce demand for drugs among young people. The cash has…

Monks to create mandala – then destroy it – during Wimborne visit

A GROUP of exiled Tibetan monks will create an intricate mandala during a five-day residence at a Dorset museum. The…

Purbeck man unveiled as housing developer’s first external MD

A DORSET housing firm has appointed an external managing director for the first time in its history. Wyatt Homes, based…

Fishing without a licence in Christchurch ends in £250 fine

FISHING without a licence ended up costing one man an appearance in court. Martin Williamson, c/o Huntsman’s Keep, Gosport Lane,…

Dorset firm recognised for support to on-call firefighters

A DORSET firm has been recognised by the fire service for its support to on-call firefighters. Sunseeker International Ltd, based…

Dorset eco swimmer Oly Rush gearing up for Ithaca challenge

DORSET eco swimmer Oly Rush is gearing up for his next dip to raise awareness of the plastic pollution…

Woman seriously injured in West Moors crash: Police appeal

A WOMAN was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in West Moors. The incident, which involved a…