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Police urge residents to continue reporting incidents

POLICE in Wimborne have reported a productive week on the streets engaging with residents and taking action to address…

Golden heart locket with sentimental images stolen in home burglary

POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at a home in Gillingham.

Chance to take part in beloved ancient tradition of wassailing

THE SHAFTESBURY Tree Group has announced the return of its annual winter Wassail inviting the community to gather for…

Community banking launches in Gillingham after High Street closure

RESIDENTS in Gillingham will soon have access to essential banking services once again thanks to a new community banking…

Crews prepare for icy roads and fallen trees as Storm Goretti arrives

HIGHWAY’S teams in Dorset are bracing for a difficult night as Storm Goretti brings heavy rain, strong…

Man suffers “facial fractures” after attack at a property in Lyme Regis

A BURGLAR assaulted a person – leaving them with multiple facial fractures – during an incident at a property…

Equipment was damaged and walls daubed with grafitti during the incidents in Blandford. Pictures: Blandford Forum Town Council

Christmas lights cut and toilets vandalised during spate of vandalism in Blandford

WIRES have been cut on Christmas lights, glass smashed and walls daubed with graffiti in public toilets, and more…

Three arrested – including boy, 16 – after car stopped in Mere

THREE people – including a 16-year-old boy – were arrested after police stopped a suspected stolen vehicle in Mere…

Residents speak out on local issues at mobile police station

FERNDOWN residents had the chance to speak directly with officers this week when East Dorset Police brought…

Life-changing care farm faces £60,000 funding shortfall

ON A MUDDY patch of Dorset farmland where the smell of hay hangs in the air and cows lumber…