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Mountain bike stolen in Poole
If you have been offered for sale an orange Scott Spark 960 mountain bike or…
Geese and ducks run over and killed in Purbeck
It appears that the driver deliberately killed the birds and police would like to speak…
Wimborne Model Town bear competition results
Following the very successful Wimborne Bear Day at the beginning of October, the results of…
New director for The Museum of East Dorset
Chezzie Hollow oversaw a major visitor growth programme at Tyntesfield before taking over the post…
Poole man jailed for sexual offences against teenager
Donald Ian Campbell, who had pleaded guilty in June, was sentenced to six years at…
Men charged with murder in Lymington as family pays tribute to victim
Officers investigating the death of a man in Lymington have charged two men with murder…
University Hospitals Dorset’s dermatology service receives an award
The British Medical Journal was impressed by the hospital’s dermatology team which created a new…
Care South Chairman’s 2020 Fund is now open
Groups which provide a service to Care South’s homes and clients are invited to apply…
Campaign to encourage a career in the NHS
The We are the NHS campaign has been launched to encourage people to think about…
New primary school for Poole opens in November
The new Hillbourne Primary School on the Waterloo Estate will open to pupils at the…
Get your flu jab as well as your Covid vaccination
Influenza is a very common and highly infectious disease, which can make people seriously ill,…
Concert in aid of Afghanistan appeal in Wimborne
There will be a concert in aid of the Afghanistan Crisis Appeal at the Allendale…
Day of action for climate justice to be held on Saturday 6 November
The Global Day of Action for Climate Justice is to be held on 6 November…
Dorset beach clean covers 16.4 miles for hospital charities
The team from Poole’s Dolphin Centre raised funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital and the…
No Broadstone Christmas parade this year
Sadly for the second year running, the popular Broadstone Christmas parade will not be held…
Halloween Scavenger Hunt in Poole
Pop down to the Dolphin Centre between 11am-2pm from Wednesday 27 October and Friday 29…
Growing green careers in Dorset
Luke Rake, Dorset LEP Board Member and principal of Kingston Maurward College, outlines green career…
Man and his dog attacked by Rottweilers in racially aggravated crime
If you witnessed this attack in the fields between Tricketts Cross and Bournemouth Airport on…
Dorset Police launches rural podcast to tackle crime
County Cast will enable farmers, agricultural workers and residents across rural areas of the county…
Remembrance events in Ringwood
Ringwood will be staging a number of Remembrance events this November, to which the public…
Weymouth man jailed for non-recent sexual offences
A Weymouth man has been jailed for more than 20 years for a series of…
Sprinkling of fairyland magic at Wimborne’s Tivoli this half term
Once Upon A Princess the ultimate pop princess party is heading to Wimborne’s Tivoli Theatre…
Investigation to identify body found in English Channel
Officers investigating the discovery of a body in the English Channel are appealing for information…
Christmas Tree Wonderland returns to Bournemouth
After last year’s absence, the popular event returns and the town will be lit up…
Guy Henry opens new diagnostic scanners at Poole Hospital
The star of Holby City, with local links, officially opened the new scanners, which are…
Nominate properties for the New Forest Building Design Awards
Put forward a scheme in the New Forest National Park which has been completed over…
Woman injured in Poole hit and run
The fail- to-stop collision occurred in Bourne Valley Road on Tuesday 28 September as the…
Jewellery stolen in Ferndown burglary
If you were driving in, or walking along, Church Road between 6.30pm and 9.45pm on…
Exhibition depicts male dancers on World Ballet Day
A new exhibition has opened today, on World Ballet Day, to explore male identity and…
Wimborne Christmas parade returns
The people of Wimborne and the surrounding area will be delighted to hear that the…
Inspirational Tuppy makes a splash for cancer charities
Tuppy Hill from Ferndown didn’t let a life changing operation for bowel cancer deter her…
The Princess and the Pea in Alderholt
Artsreach, Dorset’s touring arts charity, present this updated version of the Hans Christian Andersen’s story.
Dorset Chamber to support bosses
The Chamber is to hold its first in-person mental health event for bosses – The…
Attempted theft of schoolboy’s bike in Poole
If you were in this area of Canford Heath and have dashcam footage or witnessed…
End of an era as demolition work begins at Cuthbury Close, Wimborne
After some 50 years of habitation, the first block of flats in Cuthbury Close, Wimborne…
Over 650 people attend Portland march against incineration
An ongoing campaign to Stop Portland Waste Incinerator was supported by over 650 people of…
Skills and employment week in Boscombe
If you are 16 and over living in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole you are invited…
‘Elfy’ fun in aid of local hospitals
You can walk, run, skip or dance along a two kilometre route at Branksome Dene…
iPhone and passport theft in Poole
There were a number of people in Baiter Park at the time of the incident…
Impressive new skate park celebrated
The Dorset town of West Moors has celebrated the opening of an impressive new skate…
Bournemouth bartender aims to ‘clean-up’ in more ways than one
An award-winning Bournemouth bartender is looking to ‘clean-up’ once again with her entry into Talisker…
Wimborne Market to close on 19 December
There has been a market in Wimborne since 1860, but it is to close to…
Don’t hang up if you accidentally dial 999
Dorset Police is offering advice to callers who accidentally dial 999, in an effort to…
Poole Hospital celebrates 25 years of specialist menopause service
Poole Hospital has hailed as a success a specialist menopause clinic, which it has run…
23 Green Flags raised across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Keep Britain Tidy Green Flags have been awarded to 23 parks and open spaces across…
Tribute to The Who at the Tivoli in November
You will be able to hear hits of The Who including My Generation and Substitute…
Charlie runs to raise funds for Forest Holme Hospice Charity
The Poole youngster, who has Autism and ADHD, ran the 2k Run Bournemouth event to…
University Hospitals Dorset to tackle long waiting lists
Patients will either be contacted by text or letter in order to make appointments at…
Dorset runners raise over £5,000 for Home-Start
Four runners took part in marathons to raise funds for the charity that supports families…
Energy efficient homes survey for Ringwood
The views of local people are sought for a survey looking at the energy efficiency…
Broadstone Players are returning to the stage
Their first production since the start of the pandemic is a quirky comedy by David…
Dorset Harbours Strategy needs your views by 5 December
Dorset Council needs views from members of the public to guide the development of Bridport,…
Man assists police in connection with indecent exposure in Ferndown
Following reports of indecent exposure in the area of King George’s recreation ground in Ferndown,…
Castletown at War event on this weekend
After a two-year break, the Castletown at War event is back on Portland this weekend.
No ‘trouble at t’mill’ for Allenbourn students
Pupils in Year 6 at Allenbourn Middle School enjoyed a variety of workshops at Walford…
Christchurch holds civic service
Christchurch Priory hosted the Mayor of Christchurch’s civic service, which was attended by the High…
Cash stolen in Poole burglary
If you saw any suspicious activity in Ashmore Crescent in Hamworthy on Sunday 10 October…
Wimborne in Bloom Charities Fair Saturday returns to Allendale Centre
After an absence last year because of Covid restrictions, the event returns to the Allendale…
Julia’s House could benefit from supermarket partnership
The children’s hospice charity is hoping that staff working at Morrisons will vote for Together…
Jewellery stolen from house in Ferndown
Dorset Police would like to speak to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the…
Free passes for visitors of end of life care patients at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital
The hospital has teamed up with the Village Gym to provide free passes for friends…
Conservation project for Dorset requires local input
Dorset residents have the chance to identify buildings which they feel should be on the…
Midnight Skyracer at Bournemouth Folk Club
The all-female bluegrass quintet will appear in the new venue of the Grade II listed…
Museum of East Dorset thanks supporters of its Revival Project
The museum, which re-opened in October 2020, has only now been able to bring together…
Prison sentence for drug dealer in Bournemouth who spat out drugs
A drug dealer who spat a package of heroin and crack cocaine out of his…
Careers hubs open at Bournemouth & Poole College
Students will now be given advice on preparation for their future careers thanks to designated…
New exhibition celebrates life of Wimborne man Ian Willis
A new exhibition celebrating the life of Ian Willis, who opened Serles House in Wimborne…
20% of most critically ill Covid patients are unvaccinated pregnant women
NHS England has released data showing nearly 20 per cent of the most critically ill…
Boat runs aground off Blood Alley in Poole Harbour
Both Poole lifeboats were launched to assess a 27-foot rib that had got one of…
Teenagers arrested following armed robbery attempt
Two 17-year-old boys were arrested following an attempted robbery at Subway on Ringwood Road in…
Bond is back at the Regent Centre!
That’s right, the film we’ve all been waiting for is showing at the Regent Centre…
Vehicles leave scene after collision in Bournemouth
Following the report of a collision between a motorist and a cyclist on Wallisdown Road,…
Mental health charity in Dorset receives £2,500 donation
Dorset Mind, the charity that supports people from aged 11 upwards, received a donation from…
Protest march against incineration will take place in Portland
Members of the public have been invited to join a March Against Incineration on Saturday…
Man dies following serious road traffic collision in Ferndown
A man has sadly died from his injuries following a road traffic collision in Ferndown.
Resource to support mental health of school children in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Packs of Positivity cards have been launched by BCP Youth Parliament ahead of World Mental…
Artsreach production during half term in Sturminster Marshall
Jonny Fluffypunk will present a new little show for families in Sturminster Marshall on Saturday…
Swan shot in Poole Park
The mute swan was found dead in Poole Park on Sunday 3 October and police…
Arrest, release and witness appeals by Dorset Police
Separate incidents with different outcomes plus two witness appeals as Dorset Police continues to tackle…
Inside Out Dorset attracts over 27,500 visitors at five locations
With more than 27,500 visitors, Inside Out Dorset has demonstrated just how much we have…
Works to 28 roads in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
Be prepared for hold-ups and leave extra time for your journey, as works begin in…
BCP Council questions government’s housing numbers for area
The government estimates that the BCP Council area needs to accommodate 2,700 new homes a…
Get on your bike to support Cancer Research UK
The 2021 Rotary Dorset Bike Ride, which starts and finishes at Longthorns Campsite, takes place…
Last call for entries as Road Safety Week aims to inspire
We’ve all heard of a superhero, clapped for an NHS hero, but what about road…
Grand day out for teddy bears at Wimborne Model Town
A teddy bear’s day out at Wimborne Model Town on 3 October was a huge…
Hall & Woodhouse open their Community Chest
A total of 24 organisations received funding in the latest round of awards from the…
Artist donates artwork to Poole Hospital
Bright paintings featuring a coral reef now embellish the walls in the waiting room of…
Corfe Mullen church receives £27,000 funding boost
The church centre in Corfe Mullen, which was built in 1996, is carrying out its…
Burglary and attempted burglary in Poole
If you witnessed any of these events or if you have any dashcam footage Dorset…
Warning following scams involving WhatsApp
WhatsApp was one of the sites to go down yesterday, but to add to its…
Christchurch to become a Business Improvement District
A total of 78 per cent of levy payers who voted in a recent ballot…
Wimborne man seriously injured following collision on Upton bypass
If you were on the road near to the Bakers Arms roundabout in the early…
Dorset works towards de-carbonising the county
A new report by Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership sets out options for Dorset to become…
‘Men only’ menopause event held by Dorset Chamber
Dorset Chamber held an event entitled ‘Gentlemen, Let’s Talk about the Menopause’, which is believed…
Indecent exposure at Ferndown recreation ground
Two incidents of indecent exposure in Ferndown are reported to have taken place at the…
Vintage clothing section at Julia’s House, Creekmoor
Retro and sustainable fashion from the 1950s through to the 1990s is now available at…
Signs of hope for long-term future of salmon in Dorset’s River Frome
Following years of decline in salmon on a Dorset river, numbers of smolts leaving the…
Dorset Police constable found guilty of gross misconduct
A Dorset Police constable has been dismissed from the force after being found guilty of…
Did you know that orchids don’t like soggy bottoms?
Fordingbridge & District Horticultural Society has held its first meeting since 2020 and Roger Frampton…
New scooters for 30 children in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Following a competition, 30 children in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area are to become…
Dorset Police respond to the sentencing of Wayne Couzens
Following the whole life term given to Metropolitan police officer Wayne Couzens, Dorset Police is…
University Hospitals Dorset names major new building
UHD has come up with a name for its major new construction at Royal Bournemouth…
Dorset LEP recognises challenges facing the county
Improvements in infrastructure, broadband access, productivity and housing are top of the agenda at Dorset…
Poole commemorates the importance of Philip Henry Gosse
A blue plaque was unveiled on 24 September to highlight the importance of Philip Henry…
Creekmoor Park and Ride to continue for COVID testing for next six months
The facility in Poole opened in April 2020 and will remain as a COVID testing…
University Hospital Dorset chief to retire next year
Debbie Fleming, who has been in the post of chief executive since the formation of…
Jailed fraudster ordered to pay £100,000
Emma Elizabeth Rhodes, who used to live in Verwood and is serving a five-year jail…
Wimborne Craft Fair is back at the Allendale Centre
The Allendale Centre in Wimborne is to host Wimborne Rotary Club’s craft fair on Saturday…
Poole company says out of date computer systems are a ticking time-bomb
C31A Solutions say businesses must move with the PC times otherwise they could fall victim…
Dorset part of plan to boost visitor economy
The Great South West Tourism Partnership, which encompasses Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, has plans…
Bears go undercover at Wimborne Model Town
Wimborne Model Town is hosting events for Wimborne Bear Day including storytelling and a Bear…
Half century celebrations for St Michael’s School
The Bishop of Sherborne and the vicar of St Michael’s Church, plus former headteachers took…
New skills and learning campus for Poole’s Dolphin Centre
Work is to begin in the next few days to create a £1.3million Adult Skills…
Fuel panic buying could disrupt health care services
With many fuel stations closed because of panic buying, there are fears about the disruption…
Wimborne Musical Theatre to spread a little happiness
A concert with a musical celebration of 40 upbeat songs will be staged at venues…
Jazz returns to Allendale Centre in Wimborne
Back at the Allendale – Swing Unlimited Big Band’s jazz concert raised more than £1,270…
Shelterbox collection in Wimborne raises nearly £700
Wimborne Rotary held a weekend street collection in Wimborne in conjunction with Shelterbox to raise…
Fire and music in Bournemouth this week
Pop along to Bournemouth’s Pier Approach this Thursday to enjoy performers in the second Coastal…
Indecent exposure near beach at Branksome
If you were on the beach near the Jazz Café at 8pm on Friday 24…
BCP Council secures funding for cycling courses
More young people are to be encouraged to take up cycling, thanks to funding from…
Bournemouth rape investigation: man released without charge
A teenage boy arrested in connection with the reported rape of a teenage girl at…
City status: views being sought from local mayors in BCP area
HM The Queen intends to award new city status to areas as part of her…
Poole lifeboat called every which way on Sunday
The afternoon of Sunday 26 September turned out to be a hectic one for Poole…
‘On Track’ mental health event at Tank Museum in Dorset
The Tank Museum in Dorset will help people stay ‘On Track’ on 7 October with…
Arrest made in connection with Bournemouth rape investigation
Detectives investigating the reported rape of a teenage girl at Bournemouth beach have arrested a…
Margaret Green Animal Rescue boosted by Care South donation
The animal rescue centre based at Church Knowle in Dorset has been selected by Care…
Bournemouth Hospital chefs win regional heats for NHS Chef of the Year
Endri Setyawati and Dave King have been cooking up a storm, winning their heats for…
Planet Purbeck Festival takes place this week
There is still time to enjoy events at this week’s festival which has received funding…
Fordingbridge Events Group back in business
Plans are afoot for Christmas and 2022, and the committee is keen for more people…
Five day festival to showcase Dorset’s digital future
The event from 4-8 October will be held in five different locations in the county…
Caring team helps clean rubbish from Branksome Beach
Members of the Good Oaks Home Care Bournemouth and Poole team headed to Branksome Beach…
Healthcare apprenticeships completed during challenging time
Over the past 18 months, 50 Bournemouth & Poole College students have completed their Healthcare…
Joe Wicks rescued by beach cleaners on the Dorset coast
The most random beach clean find by Clean Jurassic Coast and Project Planet is The…
Simon Clark is a superior employee
Simon Clark, the logistics and production manager at Superior Seals Ltd, has clocked up 25…
Highcliffe Castle and the Russell-Cotes Museum win TripAdvisor awards
The two historic visitor attractions have been recognised as 2021 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award winners.
Witness appeal following sudden death of man from New Milton
A CCTV image has been released as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the sudden death…
Let them be a chorister for a day at Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral’s chorister recruitment is getting back on track after disruption caused by the pandemic.
Don’t mullet over get on down to Poole Seafood Festival – it’s free
You cod find any fin is possible at Poole Quay so rather than mullet over,…
Timber groynes to be replaced in Poole Bay
This final phase will see three groynes at Middle Chine, Durley Chine and West Cliff…
Wimborne Bear Day at Model Town
There is free admission for children at Wimborne Model Town for the first ever Wimborne…
Funding of up to £3,000 available for local groups
Wessex Water Foundation Community Fund has formed a partnership with Dorset Community Foundation to deliver…
Man assaulted with metal bar in Bournemouth
If you were walking through Bournemouth’s Upper Gardens on the evening of Wednesday 15 September,…
Mini Steam and Vintage Day at Wimborne Model Town
Visitors were able to enjoy a day out at the attraction, with trailer rides, vintage…
Pedestrian injured and dog killed in Poole collision
Contact Dorset Police is you witnessed this collision on Compton Avenue in Poole or if…
Injured war hero continues to move mountains by conquering Pen y Fan
Ben Parkinson an injured war hero along with MND warrior John Chart and a police…
Menopause talk for Dorset businessmen
A talk for men on the menopause in the workplace on Thursday 30 September is…
Detectives make TV appeal as sexual assault investigation continues
Detectives continuing to investigate a report of sexual assault outside a Bournemouth nightclub have made…
Sir Robert Syms celebrates Poole’s heritage
Poole has an impressive ceramics heritage and this was marked as part of the town’s…
Knitted poppies to adorn West Moors War Memorial
Red, mauve and white knitted and crocheted poppies are to decorate the war memorial at…
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