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McLaren driver challenges teams to join him in Christchurch karting challenge

PROFESSIONAL racing driver Sam Bird is looking for karting fans to face him on the track, in support of…

Chief Inspector Scott Johnson is the new district commander in the New Forest. Pictures: Hampshire Police

The New Forest has a new police district commander – Scott Johnson

THE New Forest has a new District Commander, with nearly three decades of policing experience – and a love…

Man charged after alleged assault in Upton

A MAN has been hospitalised after being “punched in the face” in Upton, police say. Dorset Police said they received…

Wimborne Minster lit up to mark breast cancer awareness month

WIMBORNE Minster was lit up in pink at the weekend to mark breast cancer awareness month. Representatives of Wimborne Minster…

Rhonda Moore, CEO of the Castleman Academy Trust

Schools in Broadstone, Ferndown and Parley looking for new governors

MEMBERS of the public are being urged to put themselves forward as a governor at three Dorset schools. The Castleman…

A Restart the Heart event will take place in Poole on Wednesday, October 16

Ambulance staff to teach CPR at special free event in Poole

MEMBERS of the public can learn lifesaving CPR at a special event in Poole next week. The South Western Ambulance…

Test your brainpower – and raise money for a good cause – at charity quiz night

QUIZ fans are being urged to put their knowledge to the test for a good cause later this month. Learning…

The Bournemouth West layout is returning to exhibitions - starting in Poole on October 20. Picture: Railway Modeller

‘Iconic’ Bournemouth West model railway set for Poole exhibition

AN ‘iconic’ model railway will be on show in Poole this month. The Poole Model Railway Exhibition, which runs on…

Treecycling with Diverse Abilities

Book your Christmas tree collection – and boost Dorset disability charity

A CHRISTMAS tree collection service that raises money for a Dorset disability charity is returning for a 10th year. Diverse…

Christchurch boxing club members go the distance against three mountains

MEMBERS of a Christchurch boxing club have faced one of their toughest bouts to date – taking on three…