Elton John in oil goes missing
An oil painting of Elton John has been stolen from a North Dorset pub.
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Goalkeeper’s performance ensures Magpies win
Wimborne Town notched up their fifth successive victory this weekend, with a tense one-nil away win to a resurgent AFC Totton side
Swanage Railway chuffed with tourism award
Dedicated Swanage Railway volunteers and staff are celebrating after their heritage line through the Isle of Purbeck won a coveted bronze trophy for quality in this year’s Dorset Tourism Awards.
Bournemouth man jailed for knife attack
A Bournemouth man has been jailed for four-and-a-half years for stabbing another man twice in a vicious knife attack in the town.
Eagle eyed crime spotters sought
A wooden sculpture of an eagle vanished from the garden of a property along Preetz Way in Blandford between 6pm on Friday 31 October and 8.30am on Saturday 1 November. Police Community Support Officer Mike Sinnick, of Blandford police, said: “The sculpture is very distinct and I hope somebody may be able to help with…
Remember them
Two-minute silence will be held at 11am today – 11 November. Here is a photograph of the Memorial Stone and some of those who gathered for Remembrance Sunday on Ferrett Green in Verwood on 9 November. Representatives from the Army, Verwood Town Council, the Royal British Legion, Scouts. Guides and many other organisations took part…
Poppies remind us of lost lives
Remembrance Day on Sunday 9 November was particularly moving this year as it took place in the centenary year of the start of the First World War. Morning and afternoon services were held throughout the UK followed by the laying of wreaths. In Ferndown, for the first time, the Dorset Military Vehicles joined the parade…
Giant at Heatherlands
Dorset County Council Chairman Cllr John Wilson visited the Heatherlands Soft Play group in Ferndown to present the new giant bouncy slide, funded by the council, and talk to parents. Whilst there, he couldn’t resist trying the new equipment out.
Woofability dogs on best behaviour at founder’s funeral
A celebration of Jenny Clarke’s life took place this morning at Poole Crematorium.
Festive fayre to raise funds for hospital
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s (RBH) League of Friends will host its annual Christmas fayre on 15 November to raise funds for the hospital which make a real difference to patient care. Shoppers are invited to start their Christmas shopping early by visiting a wide range of stalls from 2-4pm in the main atrium of RBH,…