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Man damaged a window of a house in attempted burglary
AN IMAGE has been issued of a man involved in attempted burglary and was seen ‘acting suspicious’ outside a residential address.
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Rare 'stink cage' fungus spotted in rural Dorset
A rare fungus known as 'stink cage' has been spotted in Dorset by a photographer
'It brought a tear to my eye': 150 tractors in magnificent procession across Dorset
THIS year's WillDoes charity tractor run was 'even bigger' than previous editions with 151 vehicles taking part.
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Ringwood man remanded in custody after breaching bail conditions
A Ringwood man has been remanded in custody after being charged with breaching bail conditions, police have confirmed.
Expert warns these 8 festive foods could be deadly to your dog this Christmas
Dogs are not able to properly digest at lot of human food, which is often high in salt, sugar and fat
Man arrested in Bournemouth over people-smuggling pleads guilty
A man who was arrested in Bournemouth has pleaded guilty after reportedly attempting to smuggle a group of men from Belgium to the UK.
Tributes paid to 'kind' man after fatal collision with bus
The family of a man who died following a road traffic collision in Christchurch have paid tribute to their ‘kind and thoughtful’ loved one.
RECAP: Road closed as police investigate crash that left man hospitalised
A road in Poole is closed as emergency services complete investigation work, following a crash that hospitalised a man last night.
Two arrested after crash leaves man hospitalised with life threatening injuries
Two men were arrested after a crash in Poole left another with life changing injuries.
Bus operator urges 'party-goers' to avoid unnecessary risks
Morebus urges Dorset party-goers to use night buses over Christmas and New Year, supporting police anti-drink driving campaign; £1 fares after 7pm.
'Growing plants saved me': Ex addict describes road to recovery
Former addict Andrew shares how horticulture at Cherry Tree Nursery, Bournemouth, helped him overcome homelessness, addiction, and mental health struggles.
Care home hosts special afternoon tea for local community
St Ives House in Ringwood hosted festive afternoon tea and carol singing for local carers. The Care South home supports the community with regular events.
Two Hampshire residents to row 3,000 miles across Atlantic Ocean
Hampshire adventurers row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic with Water Plus to raise awareness on climate change, plastic pollution, and sustainable practices.
'Inspiring' man raises more than £77,000 through charity work
Colin Simons, 84, of Poole, named Dorset’s Local Hero for raising over £77,000 for Julia’s House charity at Churchill Living’s inaugural Local Hero Awards.
Care home hosts festive fayre complete with real reindeer
Elizabeth House care home in Poole hosts festive fayre with real reindeer, live music, and party games, attended by local dignitaries and Muddy Boots Nursery.
Vikki Slade MP says mandatory digital ID is 'un-British'
Nearly 3 million sign petition against mandatory digital ID in UK. Lib Dem MP Vikki Slade calls policy "un-British" and urges ministers to scrap scheme.
Poole home welcomed children from Broadstone Christian Nursery
Residents also participate in carol singing and storytelling, creating a space for meaningful intergenerational connection.
'Business of the Year' scoops two awards at ceremony
Hockey's Farm Shop in South Gorley has scooped two major awards at the New Forest Business Partnership Brilliance in Business Awards.
Poole estate agency raises funds for STARS Dorset this Christmas
Mays Estate Agents in Poole launch 2025 Christmas charity campaign supporting STARS Dorset, raising funds and awareness for specialist local support services.
Long-standing company rebrands after more than a decade
Karenza Fitness in Bournemouth rebrands to Love My Tribe Vibe, expanding fitness, pilates, yoga, gut health, and online wellbeing services in Dorset.