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Electrical fire sparks inside supermarket
AN ELECTRICAL fire sparked inside a storeroom at a supermarket in Poole.
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Youth homelessness crisis deepens as need for independent living support highlighted
According to recent Centrepoint research, there are tens of thousands of 18 to 25-year-olds across the country facing homelessness.
‘Despicable’ man jailed for raping and strangling teen after Bournemouth night out
A ‘DESPICABLE’ man strangled and raped a woman he met on a night out in Bournemouth.
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33,000 licences revoked by DVLA due to common condition - 'red flags' to watch for
Nearly 33,000 British motorists have had their licences revoked or applications refused in the last four years after failing to meet legal eyesight standards.
Drivers reminded not to park on zig-zag lines
POLICE has issued a reminder that parking on zig-zag lines at pedestrian crossings is one of the strictest no-stopping offences on the road.
Vaccinations offered to local youngsters after three confirmed cases of meningitis
Vaccinations and antibiotics are now being offered to young people who live or go to school in the Weymouth area following three confirmed cases of meningococcal infection (meningitis) in young people
Man accused of escaping lawful custody due in court
A MAN who is accused of escaping from lawful custody in Poole is due to appear in crown court.
Three arrested after drugs and cash seized in vehicle stop in Poole
THREE people have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug and a money laundering offence in Poole.
Kilos of cocaine and £20k cash found in Wimborne family home
A COUPLE who turned their Wimborne home into a mini drug warehouse were caught with kilos of class A and B drugs as well as around £20,000 in cash.
Delays to food waste collections while it gets 'up and running'
There are delays to the new food waste collection service, which started less than two weeks ago, in parts of Poole and Bournemouth while it gets ‘up and running’.
What we know so far after road closures and police cordon in place at gardens
A POLICE cordon and road closures are in place in Weymouth after an incident last night
Spitfire flies over Bournemouth to mark special anniversary
History took to the skies this morning as a restored Spitfire soared above Bournemouth for it's 90th anniversary celebration tour on it's way to make its last descent in Southampton.
Poole Civic Centre sale not yet completed
The sale of Poole Civic Centre for £5.25million to a Manchester-based real estate investment and development company has not yet been completed.
Two new houses to be built following demolition of a bungalow
A proposal to demolish a bungalow and build two homes in Christchurch has been approved.
Spanish Airport to close for a month with all flights cancelled as thousands affected
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is set to close from April 23 to May 27 - see why and how this will impact British travellers.
Royal reception at Windsor Castle celebrates Dorset’s carer community
Dorset carers honoured by King and Queen at Windsor Castle reception, with Lizzie Eden and Steve Duckett recognised for outstanding support and NHS work.
Dorset PCC launches survey on Live Facial Recognition technology
Dorset Police launch survey seeking public views on live facial recognition (LFR) technology rollout. Share your feedback by 14 May. Have your say today.
Work continues on new specialist school for children with additional needs
Construction of Woodlands School in Colehill, Dorset, is underway. The new SEND facility, led by Dorset Council, will support 56 pupils with additional needs.
Museum of East Dorset champions accessibility for International Guide Dogs Day
Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne offers free entry for blind and visually impaired visitors on International Guide Dogs Day, supporting accessibility.
New care service launched to support independent living in Bournemouth
Sage Care, part of CCH Group, launches new Extra Care Housing in Bournemouth to support independent living, create jobs and reduce hospital admissions.