Be wild bird friendly
Through the spring months, the independent pet retail group PamPurredPets is to offer free samples of specially selected no grow seed that will not germinate fast if it falls to the ground.
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CCTV appeal after shoplifting incident in Blandford Forum
Officers are appealing for the public to help identify a man who is suspected of stealing alcoholic spirits from the Tesco superstore in Blandford Forum. The offence took place at around 11.45am on Wednesday 10 February. The suspect was caught on CCTV leaving the store with four bottles of spirit that he hadn’t paid for.…
Range Rover provides bear necessities
It’s not every day you see a giant bear being driven in a Range Rover with his arms and head poking out of the sunroof. But that’s how Giganticus arrived at the Teddy Bear Museum in Dorchester recently. A massive addition to the museum’s wonderful collection, he weighs over 70kg and so huge that he…
Verwood pantomime society’s Chinese dragon
Members of Verwood Pantomime Society joined in the spirit of the Chinese New Year by surprising shoppers at Morrisons with their Chinese Dragon. The society were collecting towards a new store for their large props and scenery all made by their team of volunteers. Anyone wanting more information about the society can find them on…
Siblings on the run for the NSPCC
Mother of three Kerry Hesketh from Bournemouth, and her older brother Craig Kennedy, are running together in the London Marathon on 24 April. They are aiming to raise £5,000 between them for the NSPCC.
Appeal for missing Dorchester man
Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing Dorchester man and are appealing for the public’s help to find him.
Dorset’s Fiona Snook wins South West Golf Steward of the Year
Dorset’s Fiona Snook has been recognised as the Fuller’s London Pride Steward of the Year for England Golf’s South West region.
Man who sparked armed siege jailed
A man who threatened two men with a meat cleaver and sparked an eight-hour standoff with police officers has been jailed for 16 months.
Auctioneer spots two lost masterpieces
Two Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces by the artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti are to go on display after being hidden from public view for more than a century.
Funeral firm’s help for charity
Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors presented nearly £600 to the charity EDP Drug & Alcohol Services.