Christmas lights cut and toilets vandalised during spate of vandalism in Blandford
WIRES have been cut on Christmas lights, glass smashed and walls daubed with graffiti in public toilets, and more…
Council tax hike for popular beach huts aims to support local services
FULL council tax charges are being brought in for beach huts at Mudeford Spit and Hengistbury Head with money…
More than 100,000 homes to benefit from new food waste service
HOUSEHOLDS across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to see a major change to their bin collections with weekly…
“Hugely sentimental” dog statue stolen from Poole property
A DOG statue – of “huge sentimental value” to its owners – was stolen from a property in Poole. The…
Investigation launched after man dies in suspected hit and run
POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in…
Record number of Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized across Dorset
NEARLY 230 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized across Dorset this year, as police step up action against…
Emergency shelter activated for rough sleepers
AUTHORITIES in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have activated the severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) to protect vulnerable people sleeping…
Council urges patience as Christchurch roadworks begin early 2026
UTILITY companies are gearing up for a series of roadworks in Christchurch at the start of 2026 aimed at…
Stolen campervan later used in burglary at Hamworthy shop, say police
A CAMPERVAN reported stolen from Hamworthy was later linked to a burglary at a commercial premises. Police said the van,…
Police release image of suspect after PlayStation 5 and perfume stolen
OFFICERS investigating a burglary at an address in Bournemouth are issuing an image of a man they would like…