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Virgin Media O2 warns customers to 'not engage' amid new scam email threat
Virgin Media O2 has warned customers about a new scam email targeting customers impacted by its recent 3G switch-off programme.
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860,000 workers face a new HMRC tax system in April - here's what it means
Searches for “Making Tax Digital” have surged 614% ahead of a major HMRC tax rule change in April. Here's what you need to know.
Hay fever warning issued for 17m Brits as pollen count set to increase from this week
Millions of Brits have been warned that the tree pollen season is expected to begin this week and will continue for months.
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Toll prices for ferry to increase as cashless system introduced
The toll prices for Sandbanks Ferry are set to increase this April as the company introduces a completely cashless system.
Motorcyclist issued Section 59 notice after doing wheelie in Poole
A motorcyclist was fined after he was caught doing a wheelie in Poole.
Man threatened with knife before stealing jewellery in 'truly terrifying' robbery
A robber who threatened a victim with a knife before stealing jewellery from their home has been jailed for a decade.
'We need to be going faster and we need to be doing more' to reach climate targets
Improvements in climate action is significant but more needs to be done to reach targets.
Cabinet approves seeking stronger powers to tackle illegal parking across BCP
“Heroic” efforts of council teams involved in increased parking fine trial have been highlighted as cabinet approves seeking stronger powers to tackle illegal parking across the whole of BCP.
Severe weather costs council £1 million as new data reveals scale of flooding
Dorset Council will spend £1 million this winter combatting adverse weather conditions as new data reveals the county is one of the most affected by flood alerts
New Forest national park to hold free open day
The New Forest National Park Authority’s free open day will be held in Lyndhurst on March 22.
New Forest Camping launches grant scheme
Community groups in the New Forest can now apply for up to £500 from the Camping New Forest Grant.
Man, 91, with Alzheimer's convicted over car insurance mishap
A man with Alzheimer’s from Wimborne has been convicted after the car he can no longer drive was left uninsured for less than two weeks.
Dogs and owners invited to take part in Bournemouth pier to pier charity walk
Join the Hope & Hounds charity dog walk in Bournemouth on 29 March, supporting Hope HTS and Helpful Hounds. Family fun and fundraising for local causes.
Live wartime bullet discovered inside museum tank that saw battle in WWII
A live WW2 Mauser bullet was found in a Panzer III tank at The Tank Museum, Dorset, ahead of Tiger Day. Ammunition safely deactivated by staff.
BCP Council: East Cliff stabilisation works expected to begin this September
BCP Council to begin £3m East Cliff stabilisation in Bournemouth from 2026 after 2016 landslip. Project aims to secure seafront and restore access.
Poole care home group named among top 20 best in the country by carehome.co.uk
Kingland House in Poole’s parent care group named among carehome.co.uk’s Top 20 Care Home Groups UK 2026, praised for outstanding care and resident reviews.
Dorset care services celebrate company being shortlisted for two national awards
Cygnet Group, operator of Amberwood Lodge and Nightingale, shortlisted for two HealthInvestor Awards after £132m UK mental health investment and expansion.
Poole resident set to run London Marathon for Citizens Advice
Poole’s Gareth Broom runs the London Marathon to raise funds for Citizens Advice East Dorset and Purbeck, supporting their Advice Bus and vital local services.
Dorset pre-school rated 'strong standard' under Ofsted’s new framework
Parley Community Pre School in Dorset earns strong standard rating in Ofsted’s new inspection, praised for creativity, outdoor learning, and quality childcare.
In The Dock: Londoner banned from entering Dorset for one year
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court: