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Dorset celebrates new Lord-Lieutenant cadets  

FIVE new cadets have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets in Dorset for the coming year. The annual honour highlights cadets…

Firefighters tackled the blaze overnight in Sturminster Marshall. Picture: Wimborne Fire Station

Homes evacuated after fire in yard at Sturminster Marshall

FIREFIGHTERS have been battling a blaze involving cylinders in a yard at Sturminster Marshall overnight. The incident is believed to…

Dorset MP Christopher Chope said Kemi Badenoch was "preoccupied" with her children

Christchurch MP Christopher Chope criticised over comments on Badenoch’s family role

CONSERVATIVE party leadership hopefuls Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick both have three children. Yet, despite their familial parity, Dorset Tory…

Man punched in the face in late-night Christchurch attack

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after they say a man was punched in the face in Christchurch late at…

Four people injured in assault outside Ringwood pub

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after three women and a man were assaulted outside a pub in Ringwood. The assaults…

Man throws dog poo at walker’s face in Poole

A MAN reportedly threw a bag of dog faeces at another dog walker in Poole before attacking her further. Police…

CCTV released as more than £200 worth of scratch cards stolen in Ringwood

POLICE have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a string…

A Mercedes was taken from Ducking Stool Lane in Christchurch. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after Mercedes Benz C200 stolen in Christchurch

POLICE are keen to trace this person after a luxury Mercedes car was stolen in Christchurch. The incident happened in…

Plans to create space for three shops at former NatWest in Poole

A FORMER NatWest building in Poole could see a new lease of life thanks to new plans. Residential and commercial…

Dorset Police cracks down on anti-social behaviour in Somerford

THREE properties in Somerford have been issued full closure orders as part of Dorset Police’s aim to tackle anti-social…