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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…

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…

Councillors to consider shake up of bus routes and community travel

DORSET could be on course for a major rethink of how people get around, as councillors consider better bus…

Sexual assault victims asked to share their experiences

POLICE in Dorset say they are constantly looking to improve services for victims of rape and serious sexual offences,…

Hare coursing suspect leaves behind ID after abandoning car

RURAL police officers tackling a surge in hare coursing and poaching activity have seized two vehicles including one that…

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Vehicles swept by floodwater prompt safety appeal from fire service

DRIVERS are being urged to take extra care after firefighters rescued people from two separate incidents involving vehicles becoming…