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Safe and till stolen after two males forced door to enter shop
A SAFE and till were stolen after two males forced a door to enter a business in Hamworthy.
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BCP's new pleasure boat policy agreed by licensing committee
BCP Council licensing committee has agreed its first Pleasure Boat and Boatperson policy which will go into public consultation in 2026.
WATCH: 45-minute pursuit as man plays 'chicken' across counties
A FORTY-FIVE-minute pursuit by police while a man played ‘chicken ‘driving across three counties video by police has been released.
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Bodycam captures drug-driver barely able to speak during arrest
A drug-driver has been captured on police bodycam - so out of it he struggled to speak during the arrest.
Plans for recycling and collection changes in BCP to be discussed
Cabinet is set to discuss reducing waste, increasing recycling and changes to collection services as part of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Councils 2026 – 2036 draft waste strategy.
‘Much-loved’ woman one of two people killed in fatal crash
A ‘MUCH-LOVED’ woman, who was one of two people to be killed in a crash, has been named by her family in a heart-warming tribute.
Failed asylum seeker convicted of raping woman after she secretly recorded attack
A failed asylum seeker has been found guilty of raping a woman in her own home after his crying victim made a secret recording of the attack.
'Deep sadness' as wildlife park's 'matriarch' giant otter dies aged 18
THE oldest giant otter at a New Forest wildlife park has died at the age of 18.
Councillors back strip club renewal application
Weymouth Town Council has given the green light to a strip club's request to renew its sexual establishment application
Shock at plans for major cutbacks at nature reserves
Serious concerns have been raised after planned cutbacks at two much-loved beauty spots in Weymouth
Taxi damaged after it was shot with 'air weapon'
A taxi was shot by an "air weapon" on Thursday evening in Somerford.
South East MPs slam Evri over “dumped” parcels
Four members of Parliament across the South East have criticised Evri for what they describe as repeated failures to deliver parcels safely, with reports of items being “dumped” in public spaces across the region.
Licensing changes to pub part of wider improvements
Changes to a sports bar in Bournemouth form part of wider improvement plans for the venue.
23 crashes with livestock in New Forest over just one month
MORE than 20 vehicles crashed into livestock in the New Forest in November.
Another fly-tip reported in New Forest after fines issued by council
TWO people have been issued with fixed penalty notices following a large fly-tip.
Community rallies to save beloved horse with serious medical condition
A COMMUNITY has rallied together to help save a beloved horse which has played a life-changing role in supporting military personnel, disabled riders, children, and families in Dorset
Times for Christmas Tractor Run coming through Dorset on Sunday
Here is the final route for the WillDoes Christmas Tractor Run that will pass through Dorset on Sunday, December 14
Massive offshore development could bring thousands of jobs to Dorset
A feasibility study to develop on offshore wind port facility in Dorset has been given the go-ahead.
Top Dorset business ranks among the best for its work
Ferndown’s Affinity Group ranks 97th in Accountancy Age Top 50+50 UK Accountancy Firms 2025, recognising growth, client service, and local talent.
Hospital shake-up aims to cut waits and deliver more care in community, says UHD
A shake-up across Dorset’s hospitals aims to cut waiting times and deliver more care in the community, says University Hospitals Dorset (UHD).