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Festival marks ten years of creativity, culture and community spirit

BUSINESSES and community groups across Wimborne are being invited to get involved as one of the town’s best-loved festivals…

Dozens of Dorset schools closed amid weather warning and transport cancellation

DOZENS of Dorset schools are closed today (January 30) amid warnings of more bad weather across the south west. In…

New jobs and investment as business park enters next phase of growth

MORE space is being created for growing businesses at Dorset Innovation Park as new companies move in and an…

Woman passenger in her 80s left in serious condition after crash

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision in West Moors last Friday afternoon. The incident,…

Paul Harris Awards were presented to David Sumner, left, and Chris Mogg, right, by Wimborne Rotary President Brian Dryden, centre

Wimborne Rotary members receive high honours

ROTARY club members in Wimborne have been recognised for their ‘outstanding contributions’ to the group’s work. Wimborne Rotary president, Brian…

Man in his 20s seriously injured in Hurn crash

A MAN in his 20s suffered serious injuries after a crash in Hurn on Tuesday (January 27). Police are appealing…

Museum to host half-term Wizard of Oz inspired family trail

FAMILIES are invited to step into a world of magic, imagination and adventure next month as Wimborne’s award‑winning Museum…

Lucky pooch Roxy reunited with owner after floodwaters sweep her away

FIREFIGHTERS have reunited a dog who was swept away by floodwater with her owner. Today, Ferndown Fire Station crew worked…

Flooding has hit dozens of streets across Dorset

Warning to drivers as Storm Chandra hits Dorset roads

PEOPLE are being urged to take care when driving through surface waters in Dorset – after firefighters were called…

Parts of country park closed following Storm Chandra

VISITORS to a popular beauty spot are being urged to take extra care after flooding affected parts of the…