Fire crews swoop into action as pup taken by floodwaters
FIREFIGHTERS have reunited a dog who was swept away by floodwater with her owner. Today, Ferndown Fire Station crew worked…
Councillors could give county community hub network go-ahead
PLANS to overhaul adult day services across Dorset have been published, setting out a new community-focused model designed to…
Fire service issues warning after more than a dozen flood call-outs
FIRE crews responded to fifteen calls across Dorset between midnight and 10.30am today (January 27) from people who had…
Residents warned not to use town bridge due to flooding
RESIDENTS in Sturminster Newton have been warned not to attempt crossing the town bridge as rising river levels create…
Storm Chandra floods bring disruption to roads, rail and high school
FLOODING caused by Storm Chandra is affecting large parts of North Dorset this morning, with fire crews and police…
Man assaulted with baseball bat after car mounts kerb
POLICE are investigating a report of dangerous driving, threats and assault with a baseball bat in Poundbury. Officers received a…
TV fav Chris Packham to appear in bird festival
THE MIGRATION Festival returns to Careys Secret Garden near Wareham with two winter weekends exploring migration through people, wildlife and the natural…
Care home falls reduce by nearly half in sensor scheme
RESULTS from a pilot study into the use of acoustic monitoring systems in care homes have shown significant reductions…
Fire chief speaks out as eight stations at risk of closure
DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning that mounting financial pressures could lead to the closure of…
Trace your ancestors at history centre with volunteer genealogist
PEOPLE curious about their roots now have expert help on hand as a new weekly Family History Surgery at…
