Consultation continues on fire station closures in Dorset
People still have the chance to have their say on proposed fire station closures in Hamworthy and Cranborne with online meetings.
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Murder charge following death of Christchurch man – family issue tribute
The family of James Blanch who died in Charminster have issued a tribute to him, with police still seeking more information.
Dorset man urges cancer checks
Callum Murray from Weymouth, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer, is urging men to get checked if they have concerns.
The Dorset Rugby Landscape Explained
Rugby in Dorset occupies an undersung but well-earned place in the English game, a county without a professional franchise yet with a club network that runs deep, a pyramid presence at the sixth tier of national competition, and a track record of producing players who have reached the very top of the sport.
Dorset Police break up illegal 2,000-strong rave near Lulworth Cove
Police made 11 arrests in the process of shutting down a rave that attracted 2,000 people to East Lulworth.
Shrek to appear at Wimborne theatre
Wimborne Musical Theatre Society is staging ‘Shrek the Musical’ at the Tivoli Theatre from 25–27 June, with matinee and evening performances.
Road closures across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Over the next couple of weeks, several roads across the conurbation will be closed to allow asphalt preservation works to take place.
Murder investigation in Bournemouth
Following the death of a Christchurch man, three men have been arrested and police are appealing for witnesses to the incident.
Food waste collections rolled out across BCP Council area
Additional households in Poole and Bournemouth now have weekly food waste collections on the same day as rubbish and recycling.
Dorset Council marks Falklands War anniversary
The conflict began on 2 April 1982 and ended on 14 June that year, and as an act of remembrance, the White Ensign is being flown over County Hall.