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Groundwater levels across Dorset hit 'historic highs'
GROUNDWATER levels across Dorset have reached historic highs, residents and businesses are urged to check whether they are in affected areas.
'Growing concerns' as Bournemouth man missing for ten days
Police have said that they're 'growing concerned' after a man from Bournemouth is still missing after ten days.
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Shoplifting, robberies and sex offences on rise, crime figures show
The latest police statistics reveal concerning increases in shoplifting with a 7.6 per cent rise in Dorset - compared to a national increase of 5.4 per cent.
Warning over five types of banned guns which can be converted into live weapons
DORSET Police is urging people to hand in five types of BRUNI-manufactured side or top venting blank firing guns (TVBFs) that have been declared illegal following national testing.
Where is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's new home as he moves out of Royal Lodge?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved from Royal Lodge, Windsor, following the release of new files relating to Jeffrey Epstein.
New company takes up residence in sea-view Bournemouth office building
A property finance lender has become the first occupier of a landmark Bournemouth office building following a recent departure.
Bournemouth academy praised for 'excellent outcomes' by Education Secretary
Elm Academy’s performance as a secondary school is among the best nationally, and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has praised the school's achievements
£2.5m luxury Georgian style countryside home up for grabs in raffle
Fully off-grid and designed for modern comfort, the house blends sustainability with luxury.
How the Dorset coast became one of Britain's most glamorous places to stay
The Royal Bath Hotel didn’t just open in Bournemouth; it practically reinvented Bournemouth as a place of distinction.
Hospital trust seeks feedback on new CRT and MI scanning facility in Poole
University Hospitals Dorset is inviting people to give their views on a new MRI and CT scanning facility close to Poole Hospital.
Dorset man built his own £35k prosthetic leg for less than £100
A Dorset man facing a £35k bill for a prosthetic leg built a new one with parts from Amazon - for less than £100.
In The Dock: Man breached order and repeatedly stole from shop
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Exclusion notice scheme to be launched in town centre to tackle shoplifting
The scheme will ban repeat shoplifters from entering participating businesses in a bid to reduce retail crime and protect staff and shoppers.
'This flood was the worst I’ve seen it' - Shops still suffering from Storm Chandra
BUSINESSES across Dorset hit by flooding in the wake of Storm Chandra have described the damage as "the worst" they have ever experienced, with shops and pubs forced to close for days after rivers burst their banks.
Renovation work being planned for old village pump at Kingston
RENOVATION work is being planned for the old village pump at Kingston, near Swanage.
Jesmond Wood appeal dismissed as council calls for land to be returned
A Parish Council has called for Jesmond Wood to be ‘returned to public hands’ after a planning appeal was dismissed.
Poole care home resident shares globetrotting tales at Caribbean-themed day
WINTER blues were forgotten at a Poole care home as residents were transported to sunnier shores during a Caribbean‑themed celebration led by one of their own globetrotters.
Fraudsters posing as town mayor demanding money from residents
FRAUDSTERS posing as the town council and mayor have reportedly been carrying out ‘sophisticated scams’ to try to steal money from residents.
Fridges and fire extinguishers dumped on side of A31 in New Forest
The council is appealing for information after a large-scale fly-tipping incident involving industrial and commercial waste was discovered near the A31.