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Woman cut free after car flips over in crash
A WOMAN had to be cut free after her car flipped over along the A31 yesterday evening
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Arrest warrant issued for man found guilty of assaulting teenage girl at holiday park
A man has been found guilty of assaulting a 14-year-old girl at a Weymouth holiday park after offering her group whisky, cannabis and cocaine.
Risk remains 'high' of council not achieving the savings it hopes for
THE RISKS of Dorset Council not achieving the savings it hopes for through a multi-million-pound investment in technology and new ways of working remain ‘high’. Despite this the authority says the changes it has already made are generally working well. A report lists the potential risk as
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New planning applications have been submitted in and around Motcombe
NEW planning applications have been submitted in and around Motcombe, ranging from householder extensions and alterations to proposals for new homes and changes of use of rural buildings. Among the householder schemes, an application has been submitted for Oak Tree Cottage, Shorts Green Lane,
Plans for new special educational needs school in Dorset
A SPECIAL educational needs school is among the latest developments planned across the Ferndown area. The proposal, for the former Lloyds Equestrian Centre on Christchurch Road, West Parley, is to create a school which will eventually employ around 50 teaching staff. The site, behind The Curlew
New Forest named the UK's best road trip destination
The New Forest has topped the charts as the UK’s best road trip destination.
Pensioner, 82, caught with 75,000 child abuse images is spared jail
A pensioner caught with more than 75,000 child abuse images has avoided jail because of his age
Council leader survives after losing majority
A council leader has survived after her party lost its majority on the council.
Delays on A31 after multi-car crash
A multi-car crash near Wimborne is causing traffic delays.
Concern for welfare as Poole man reported missing since Tuesday
A man has been reported missing after he was last seen near Canford Heath on Tuesday afternoon.
New WeBuyAnyCar branch opens at Bournemouth retail park
Webuyanycar relocates its Bournemouth branch to Turbary Retail Park, offering a quicker, paperless car selling process with solar-powered facilities.
'The older generation should hang their heads in shame'
Being an elderly reader, I can clearly remember the oil crisis of 1973.
Family's holiday park voted Dorset's dream destination in national poll
South Lytchett Manor in Poole crowned Dorset’s top caravan and glamping park in Practical Caravan’s 2026 awards, ranking among UK’s best sites.
Poole hospice awarded for efforts to reduce environmental impact
Forest Holme Hospice wins the UK’s first Greener Palliative Care Silver Award for sustainability, reducing carbon footprint and eco-friendly innovations.
130 entries and more than 150 visitors make Spring Show a blooming success
Wimborne Gardening Club’s Spring Show 2026 at Allendale Centre saw record entries, stunning floral displays, and strong community spirit in Dorset.
Poole model railway exhibition expanding to two days for 2026
Poole Model Railway Exhibition 2026 at Corfe Hills School spans two days, featuring finescale layouts, trade stands, demos, and family-friendly facilities.
Local residents get vital debt help amid warnings that more could struggle
Nearly 200 New Forest residents used the Government’s Breathing Space Debt Respite Scheme in 2025, gaining 60 days’ protection from creditor action.
Care home resident's childhood dream fulfilled with spellbinding magic show
Fernhill care home in Dorset delighted resident Graham Pepler with a magic show by magician Alistair Brien, fulfilling his childhood wish and spreading joy.
Dorset tool hire giant launches lifting division with £1m revenue goal
Alliance Tool Hire launches new Lifting Division in Poole, investing £300,000 in LEEA-qualified engineers and equipment, aiming for £1m annual revenue growth.
Primary school pupils and families raise more than £1,700 in Lent fundraiser
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary in Christchurch raised over £1,700 for CAFOD with a Lent walk in Waterman’s Park, ranking third in the UK Big Lent Walk.