Wimborne Christian Aid appeal supports those living through conflicts around the world
A BREAD and soup lunch, which took place in Wimborne in December, raised more than £700 for charity. The money…
Woman reportedly on cocaine during school run among drink/drug driving arrests over Christmas
MORE than 300 calls to police were made by members of the public in Dorset over the festive period…
Dorset businesses urged to take note of these changes to waste collections
NEW rules surrounding waste collections are set to come into place later this year in Dorset. Businesses and organisations will…
Almost 5% increase to council tax proposed in Dorset
DORSET households could see their council tax rise by just under 5% from April. Councillors will today (January 9) debate…
Dawn raids sees four arrested and suspected stolen tools and weapons seized in New Forest vehicle crime crackdown
FOUR men from the New Forest have been arrested as police crackdown on vehicle crime in the area. Weapons, including…
Woman handed suspended prison sentence for mistreating chihuahua, Poppy
A CHRISTCHURCH woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence and banned from keeping animals for 10 years after…
Almost £2,000 worth of cigarettes stolen from Sturminster Marshall shop
ALMOST £2,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco were stolen from The Spar shop in Sturminster Marshall. The Spar in Station…
New bus stops being installed in Christchurch High Street
WORK is underway to replace two bus shelters in Christchurch. Passengers using the High Street stops are set to benefit…
CCTV appeal after shoplifting incident at Budgens in Ringwood
POLICE in Ringwood are keen to identify this person in connection with a shoplifting incident. Officers have released a CCTV…
Snow could hit Dorset as Met Office issues fresh weather warning
A WEATHER warning for snow has been issued – covering much of Dorset and Hampshire. The Met Office says winter…