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Multiple vans stopped as police target rural crime
POLICE carried out a joint operation targeting rural crime across villages near the New Forest.
Two Bournemouth shops closed for selling illegal tobacco and vapes
BCP Council has closed two Bournemouth shops for illegally selling tobacco and vapes.
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Another weather warning issued- with heavy rain and further floods expected
Another weather warning has been issued as rainfall is set to cause disruption early next week.
Demolition and replacement of six-bedroom home in Poole set to be approved
The demolition and replacement of a six-bedroom home in Poole is set to be approved, despite similar plans being refused.
Newly refurbished care home set to open in Poole next month
A NEWLY refurbished adult residential care home is set to open in Poole.
Men who 'dragged motorists from vehicles' in 'terrifying ordeal' jailed
Two robbers who threatened motorists and dragged them from their vehicles have been jailed following an investigation by detectives.
Poole man among pair jailed for one-hour burglary spree
A pair of men have been convicted of theft and burglary in the New Forest.
Dorset Police confirms it is testing the use of AI in policing
Dorset Police has confirmed it is testing the use of AI in policing.
New Forest has 'highest concentration' of ancient trees in western Europe
NEW FOREST has the highest concentration of ancient trees in western Europe, according to the New Forest National Park Authority.
Vet issues urgent safety warning to cat owners over hidden dangers
Both indoor and outdoor cats face common winter risks requiring attention from pet owners.
Tragedy as person dies on railway
A person has died on the Weymouth to Waterloo railway line
'We're in awe of the progress' - Girl, 15, speaking again after fall from horse
A teenager who suffered multiple bleeds on the brain is speaking clearly
Dorset remains among England's top 10 safest counties
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show a 6.0 per cent decline in overall crime from October 2024 to September 2025.
Dorset residents benefit from new high-speed mobile network rollout
More than 380,000 residents across Dorset will now benefit from the new 5G Standalone network.
Dorset Police recognised for protecting women and changing culture
Dorset Police had two finalists at the National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection (NCVPP) annual recognition event,
Appeal to help support 'much-loved' Dorset animal welfare advocate
Poole-based solar company Save Energy UK is supporting the £80,000 appeal for Nicky, founder of Dog Friendly Dorset and Merlin’s Pet Food Banks.
Southern Water confirms customers' bills will increase in April
The rise is part of the company's largest-ever investment plan, which will see £8.5 billion spent by 2030.
Plans considered to reduce speed limits on key roads
The proposals affect New Road and Christchurch Road in Ferndown and West Parley.
Bournemouth hotel to host book club and writer workshops
The Royal Bath Hotel is set to host a new book club as well as writer workshops this Spring.