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Three awards for Dacombes of Wimborne as green initiatives praised

HOME electronic store, Dacombes of Wimborne, has been awarded for its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint. The independent home…

20mph schemes for five Dorset towns and villages: Have your say

FIVE towns and villages in Dorset could see new 20mph limit schemes introduced – and residents are being asked to…

Karen Loftus, of Poole, escaped the Spanish floods along with husband, Steve. Picture: Steve Loftus

Poole pair escaped Spain floods – thanks to Moroccan lorry driver

“THERE were moments where I thought ‘we could die here’.” So said Karen Loftus who, along with husband Steve, escaped…

Fire crews at the site, in Ling Road, Poole. Picture: Poole Fire Station

Crews tackle fire at commercial premises in Poole

DOZENS of firefighters were sent to tackle a blaze at a commercial premises in Poole this morning (October 4). Crews…

The incident occurred in Lindsay Road, Poole, on Friday morning. Picture: Google

Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car in Poole

A MAN was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Poole this morning. The incident happened at…

TV favourite Ed Byrne to bring award winning show to Wimborne

POPULAR stand-up comedian Ed Byrne will be bringing his latest show Tragedy Plus Time to the Tivoli Theatre in…

Police appeal after Range Rover stolen in Ringwood

A BLACK Range Rover was stolen from outside a property in Narrowleaf Drive in Ringwood earlier this week. The theft…

Explore the lives of Wimborne’s First World War heroes through museum database

THE Museum of East Dorset is inviting people to find out more about their brave loved ones who fought…

Stapehill care home resident celebrates 60 years of volunteering

A CARE home in Stapehill has been celebrating one of its residents after she marked 60 years of voluntary…

Increased police patrols for Poole street after arson incidents

POLICE are stepping up patrols on Princess Road in Poole after a series of arson incidents throughout the year. A…