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Callum Giddins was found to be in possession of cannabis and was jailed for two years and ten months and handed a driving ban Pictures: Dorset Police

Watch: Moment speeding driver caught on CCTV before crash near Ferndown that left man in hospital

A 21-YEAR-old man from Wimborne Minster has been jailed following a high-speed crash that left another driver with serious…

Banned driver, 21, clocked at 124mph on Upton bypass

A BANNED 21-year-old driver was clocked at 124mph on a Dorset road. Dylan Ryan Birchall, of Pevensey Road, Bognor Regis,…

Wimborne to mark 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day

WIMBORNE is set to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) with a wreath-laying ceremony. On…

Insolvency expert urges vulnerable family businesses to adapt against mounting pressures

IN the wake of a number of closures of long-standing Dorset family businesses, an insolvency expert has advised families…

Cllr Bill Revans (Somerset Council), cllr Ian Thorn (Wiltshire Council), cllr Millie Earl (BCP Council) and cllr Nick Ireland (Dorset Council) Pictures: BCPC/DC/SC/WC

Wessex council leaders push again for devolution

COUNCIL leaders across the Wessex area are once again pushing for devolution and the creation of a Mayoral…

Woman assaulted in Poole – and police want to trace man who came to her aid

A WOMAN was assaulted by a man in Poole – and police want to trace a person they think…

The idea is set to be discussed at BCP Council next Wednesday (July 14) Picture: BCP Council

Cross-pavement EV charging could be launched in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A NEW cross-pavement electric vehicle charging trial could be introduced across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This would mean EV users…

Sunshine, sports and a special opening at Western Downland

A SCHOOL near Fordingbridge enjoyed a day to remember last week. Western Downland Church of England Primary School pupils enjoyed…

Representatives from Plunkett UK, Southern Co-op, and the shop’s manager Picture: Plunkett UK

Refill shop saved more than two tonnes of plastic from landfill

A COMMUNITY refill shop in Fordingbridge has gone from strength to strength since it first opened in 2022. The

Some big acts are set to play at this year's festival Picture: Poole Harbour Festival

‘Mini Glastonbury’: Festival to welcome thousands later this month

15,000 PEOPLE are expected to descend on Poole later this month for the Poole Harbour Festival. Set up ten years…