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Present Company’s new owner Daniel Lee with shop manager Angela Hudson Picture: Present Company

Gift of a new owner for Present Company as it celebrates 25 years in Wimborne

WIMBORNE’S longest-running, independent gift shop, Present Company, has celebrated its silver anniversary in the town under new ownership. Wimborne entrepreneur…

L to R Mike Bartlett, CEO of Julia's House with Harry Redknapp, Caroline Attreed and Sarah Gwynne Picture: Baily Moore Photography

Harry Redknapp urges people to visit Julia’s House Great Tail Trail

LEGENDARY football manager and BCP resident Harry Redknapp is encouraging people to support the work of Julia’s House by…

UB40, Feeder and The Hoosiers to play at Poole Harbour Festival 2025

IT’S set to be a summer to remember as Poole Harbour Festival has announced a star-studded line-up – featuring…

Magnus is said to be partial to treats Picture: Waggy Tails

Could you give affectionate Magnus a forever home?

A 14-MONTH-OLD German Shepherd is looking for a place to call home. Each month, Waggy Tails Rescue – based near…

Officers are keen to trace this person in connection with the incident in Christchurch. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after criminal damage at Christchurch gym

POLICE are keen to trace this man after an incident of criminal damage at a Christchurch gym. Officers said that…

Equipment was stolen from and damaged at Ferndown Fire Station, police said. Picture: Google

Fire engine put out of action after “senseless” Ferndown station burglary

BURGLARS stole and damaged equipment during a “senseless” raid at a Dorset fire station – which left a fire…

Gideon, three, tragically passed away after the crash. Picture: GoFundMe

Fundraiser launched to help family deal with “unimaginable sorrow” after crash tragedy

THREE-year-old Gideon Booker tragically died after being hit by a van in Wimborne – and a community fundraiser has…

Last call for forget-me-not flowers at Museum of East Dorset in aid of Dementia Action Week

THE deadline is looming for keen knitters and creative crocheters to submit their forget-me-not flowers for a display at…

Police are appealing for witnesses Picture: Google

Teenage girl pinned to the ground and assaulted on Poole beach

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was assaulted on a beach in Poole earlier this month. The…

Police say the man found dead was allegedly involved in an altercation in Chapel Lane the day before Picture: Google

19-year-old bailed after man found dead in tent in Poole

A 19-YEAR-OLD who was arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a tent in…