Witnesses are being sought following an armed robbery at Stan James bookmakers on Barrack Road, Christchurch just before 8pm last night (5 March). A man entered the betting shop and threatened a female member of staff with a knife, stealing a quantity of cash. After taking the money, he ran from the scene towards Jumpers…
Bournemouth-based charity Round Table Children’s Wish kicked-off the celebrations for its 25th anniversary year with a reunion for its supporters and ‘Wish’ children.
People in Poole are being invited to have their say on the development of the town up until 2031. Borough of Poole is consulting residents on a review of Poole’s Core Strategy plan that sets out the strategic vision for where and how many homes, jobs and shops will be created in the town. Around…
A blue Yamaha R6 motorcycle was stolen from the car park of the Elephant and Castle pub in West Moors overnight between Monday 2 March and Tuesday 3 March. It is believed to have been taken between midnight and 2am. The registration number is HF03 XEX. If you saw or heard anything, please contact Dorset…
Annette Brooke, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole has attended an event in the House of Commons where she said that independent advice can help people to overcome problems they face.
Almost a year to the day since he collapsed and ‘died’ in a Bournemouth hotel, Lew Bell has returned for a holiday – and planted a kiss on the manager who saved his life. Mr Bell, 84, from Haworth near Doncaster, had just arrived at the Marsham Court Hotel last February when he suffered a…
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is shocked and bitterly disappointed that Studland Bay has not been included in the latest MCZ (Marine Conservation Zone) public consultations.
A tired and underused area of BMX dirt ramps is getting a new lease of life thanks to help from youngsters living in Newtown.
Poole Bay Rotary will be hosting a charity golf day at Bulbury Woods Golf Club in aid of Coping with Chaos
Two Hampshire fire investigation dogs have retired after helping put dozens of criminals behind bars. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service’s search dogs Saxon and Inca are hanging up their detective boots after 126 (dog) years loyal service. The two Labradors between them have attended more than 500 operational incidents where they have been vital in securing many…
