A dog breeder who misled a Dorset woman about the condition of a puppy has been prosecuted following a trading standards investigation. The Wimborne woman, who purchased the female bullmastiff puppy from Hampshire breeder Mr McGougan, was worried about its weeping eye. She was told by the trader that it had been standing in a…
You can now play tennis in Ferndown after the sun goes down – it’s official!
A group of 120 volunteers and staff from Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) and Sembcorp Bournemouth Water have put in 600 hours of work to clear the Gussage Stream near Wimborne of 2km (1.5miles) of weed and vegetation to support rare and threatened wildlife, such as otters and white-clawed crayfish.
Disappointment has turned into excitement because Santa will still be parading in Poole! His extra special stop is thanks to the Borough of Poole stepping in with the local community and partners following the cancellation of the traditional Dolphin Shopping Centre Santa Parade. As a result Santa will be joining in with Christmas on the…
Spencer Flower has stepped temporarily aside as leader of Dorset County Council, following police charges over alleged failures to declare an interest in a property company.
An ‘inspiring’ project to help firms involved in environmental goods and services, plus mainstream businesses keen to move to low-carbon solutions, is set to launch.
Home Safety and Falls prevention events for older people is set to take place across Dorset this winter.
Police in Poole are trying to trace a silver VW Polo they believe was used in a serious assault at the viewing point in Sea View Road.
Police were called there at around 10am on Thursday 13 November following reports that a man had been struck by a car and assaulted by several men from the same vehicle.
Vote for Winton Play Garden in the People’s Millions competition on Wednesday 26 November and help turn a disused bowling green at Winton Recreation Ground into a play and activity garden suitable for all children including those with special educational needs. The nature and sensory inspired space will also provide much needed outdoor space for…
Though the cave aged cheddar soon to be arriving in Dorset looks bright, and beautiful, only those who have been lucky enough to undertake a tour of the Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset will be aware of the adventurous journey these cheddars have undertaken on route to our festive cheeseboards.