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A record-breaking 184 events took place throughout April Picture: Wimborne BID

Discover Wimborne 2025 breaks records with nearly 200 events

IT’S said there is always something happening in Wimborne. That was certainly true last month, with the town brimming with…

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Poole youngsters enjoy Padel taster in Creekmoor

YEAR 5 pupils at Yarrells School in Poole visited the new Cross Court padel facility at Creekmoor last week…

Fordingbridge Camera Club to host exhibition this week

FORDINGBRIDGE Camera Club is hosting its Spring Exhibition of prints at Fordingbridge Town Hall on Friday (May 23) and…

Police are appealing for witnesses Picture: Google

Pedestrian suffers injuries in Ferndown hit-and-run

A PEDESTRIAN reportedly suffered minor injuries after they were hit by a car in Ferndown. Dorset Police said the pedestrian,…

Sue and Derek Double have been praised for their contribution to the Purbeck Mining Museum Picture: Purbeck Mining Museum

Poole couple retires after years of warm welcomes at Swanage Railway

A POOLE couple are set to retire at the end of the month after welcoming thousands…

Fiona Harwood, chair of Wimborne BID, which is a business-led initiative is urging businesses to have their say on draft five-year renewal business plan Picture: Wimborne BID

Wimborne BID seeks reviews from businesses on draft renewal business plan

IT’S your business and your voice – that’s the message to the town’s traders from Wimborne BID (Business Improvement…

New Milton shoplifter David Cullen jailed – and ban from shops continues

DAVID Graham Cullen has been jailed for shoplifting in New Milton – and for breaching an order banning him…

Protestors say the proposed incinerator would be a step backwards in Dorset's climate responsibilities if approved Pictures: Wimborne XR

Extinction Rebellion protestors rally against proposed Canford incinerator

PROTESTORS gathered outside the Hamworthy Club in Canford Magna last week to voice their opposition against…

The orders will remain in place for three months, covering the New Milton addresses. Picture: Hampshire Police

Visitors banned from two New Milton properties over anti-social behaviour

VISITORS have been banned from two New Milton properties amid claims of anti-social behaviour. On Thursday (May 15), New Forest…

Sandbanks has been awarded Blue Flag status every year the awards have been running Picture: Sandbanks Beach FB

BCP beaches retain Blue Flag status as Sandbanks celebrates 38-year streak

NINE beaches across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have once again been awarded Blue Flag status for another year. The international…