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The fundraiser for Patrick (pictured) has reached almost £2,000 Picture: Alison Short/GoFundMe

Wimborne community unites to help blind man be more independent

A FUNDRAISER has been launched to help a “fiercely independent” blind man in Wimborne get his spark back. Patrick Smyth,…

Darion Cooper due in court over alleged attempted robbery in New Milton

A MAN has been charged with attempted robbery after an incident in New Milton. Darion Cooper, 32, of Wallisdown Road…

Superdrug in New Milton was targeted by Cullen. Picture: Google

New Milton man David Cullen admits shoplifting from Superdrug

NEW Milton man David Graham Cullen has admitted five counts of shoplifting from a number of stores. The 35-year-old, of…

The triumphant team from the Cricketers Arms Picture: Wimborne BID

Cheers as Cricketers Arms walk away as Radio Wimborne’s pub quiz final winner

WIMBORNE’S plethora of pubs has always made it a mecca for pub quizzes. And now this popular concept has been…

A camera operator was abused on the A348 Ringwood Road, in Ferndown. Picture: Google

Van driver in court after abusing police camera operator in Ferndown

A VAN driver who hurled abuse at a police safety camera team in a Dorset layby has appeared in…

The cause of the fires is not yet known Picture: Redhill Park Fire Station 

Fires break out at two Poole nature reserves

FIREFIGHTERS have been tackling two fires on heathland at two natures reserves in Poole overnight. The first fire was reported…

The fire service is reminding people to follow the countryside code Picture: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service

Two fires in two days sees Moors Valley Country Park close

THE Moors Valley Country Park says it will remain closed after another fire was reported at the site yesterday…

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Have your say over plans for new parish councils in Poole and Bournemouth

PEOPLE across Bournemouth and Poole are being asked how they want to be represented in their communities. A local government…

The fire affected a huge area of woodland Picture: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service

Large fire breaks out at Moors Valley Country Park

FIREFIGHTERS responded to a large blaze which broke out at the Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood yesterday (March…

WH Smith stores in Shaftesbury, Dorchester and Swanage are set to be rebranded. Pictures: Google

WH Smith to disappear from Dorset high streets after shops sold

WH Smith is to disappear from Dorset high streets after the firm sold its shops for £76 million. Hobbycraft owner,…