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Officers are keen to identify and trace this person. Pictures: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal over theft of hired tools in Wimborne and Ferndown

POLICE probing the theft of hired tools in Wimborne and Ferndown have issued a CCTV image of a person…

Police want to speak to any witnesses Picture: Google

‘Drunk’ man arrested following early morning assault in Poole

A MAN in his 40s barged a teenager in Poole before punching others in the area. The man was in…

The works were planned for January, 2025 Pictures: Dorset Council

Planned junction improvements near Upton Country Park postponed – again

PLANNED improvements to a notorious junction near Upton Country Park have once again been delayed.

Cecilia Barton celebrated her 105th birthday at Great Oaks

Former Come Dancing performer waltzes into 105th year at Dorset care home

A FORMER Poole hotel worker – and keen dancer – has waltzed on to the ripe old age of…

The dog parks could be created on land near Colehill, Wimborne. Pictures: Google/Pixabay

Plan for new dog walking parks in woodland near Wimborne

PLANS for a dog walking park near Wimborne have been submitted. The scheme, by CL Planning on behalf of Ms…

Hundreds of pounds worth of goods have been stolen from Boots in Christchurch. Pictures: Dorset Police

Women sought after Christchurch Boots targeted three times by thieves

POLICE are keen to trace these people – who are believed to be connected to three incidents of shoplifting…

The awards ceremony takes place at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth on February 6 Picture: Dorset Tourism Awards

Finalists revealed for Dorset Tourism Awards

59 BUSINESSES and organisations across Dorset have been highlighted for the work they do to further tourism in the…

The branch reaffirmed its promise to stay in the town - at least until 2028 Picture: Nationwide

“We’re here to stay”: Celebrating 50 years of Wimborne Nationwide

THE Wimborne branch of Nationwide is celebrating its 50th year of serving customers on the High Street. The branch, which…

The project involved many community groups, businesses and schools Picture: Andy Wilson

Fordingbridge community works together to revive town centre

A CHARITY has been brightening up empty shop windows in Fordingbridge’s town centre, thanks to the support of the…

UK roadworks lifted from TODAY to help ease Christmas journeys

ROADWORKS are being put on hold from today in a bid to make people’s journeys for Christmas as smooth…