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Mythical birds adorn new Wimborne town crest

WIMBORNE Minster Mayor, cllr Jeff Hart, has unveiled a new-look crest for the town council. The crest is based on…

Second person charged over alleged stabbing of teen in Poole

A SECOND man has been charged in connection with an incident that saw a teenager stabbed in Poole. Dorset Police…

Mew Milton man Thomas Prior due in court over drugs charges

THOMAS Michael Prior from New Milton is set to appear in court charged with possessing drugs with intent to…

Rachel Simpson-Fernandez is the new learning and family assistant at the Museum of East Dorset

Rachel aims to boost school visits to Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne

THE award-winning Museum of East Dorset has a new member of staff to boost visits by schoolchildren. Rachel Simpson-Fernandes, who…

Poole man who repaired laptops for disadvantaged children wins BBC Make A Difference Award

A POOLE man who went above and beyond to help children in his community has been recognised with a…

Wimborne whets its appetite for new food festival as thousands turn out to eat and drink

FOOD, glorious food was the order of the day as thousands of people turned out to enjoy the September…

Wimborne-based firm marks 40th anniversary with huge party – and cake of its HQ!

A WIMBORNE-based building firm marked its 40th year with a huge party for staff, partners and children. Spetisbury Construction marked…

Jack Marsden, of New Milton, sentenced after beating woman

NEW Milton man Jack David Marsden has been in court after admitting assaulting a woman. The 28-year-old, of Marryat Road,…

Viv and Dave Arkell receiving their Champagne prize from Wimborne mayor, Cllr Jeff Hart

Bottle of bubbly prize for Wimborne Town Trail winners

SOLVING clues and answering questions about the history, geography and landmarks of Wimborne landed one team with a bottle…

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms could batter Somerset this week. Pictures: Pixabay/Met Office

Weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset

DORSET is being warned to prepare for thunderstorms after a weather warning was issued for the south west -…