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Dorset Wessex Internet 2025 T20 Trophy gets underway
THE Dorset Wessex Internet T20 Trophy got underway this weekend with wins for Dorchester CC, Bere Regis CC and WImborne CC ...
VE Day veteran recalls bumping into his father during Normandy invasion
A 100-year-old RAF veteran who will be leading VE Day processions on Monday has recalled being “gobsmacked” after bumping into his father by chance during the Allied invasion of Normandy.
Second World War veterans to join the King for VE Day tea party
They will have prime spots to watch the military parade and flypast in central London as part the nation’s VE Day 80th anniversary events.
'Avoid the area' warning after crash closes Dorset road
A Dorset Police statement says: "Road closures are currently in place on the A351 Wareham Road in the area of Holton Heath as emergency services respond to a report of a serious road traffic collision ...
Arrest after alleged attempted murder at Hardy Monument
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an alleged stabbing at a Dorset landmark near Dorchester.
Corfe Mullen: Missing man found following police appeal
A man who was reported missing in Corfe Mullen has now been found. ^9-year-old Laurence had not been seen since earlier today but a police spokesperson has now confirmed he has been found. The police ...
Uncontrolled fire in Wareham Forest put out by firefighters
AN uncontrolled fire had to be put out in Wareham Forest using all-terrain vehicles. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to smoke coming from the Wareham Forest earlier today.
Holocaust survivor attends interfaith VE Day celebration at UK’s oldest mosque
John Hajdu, 88, said it was ‘absolutely vital’ that future generations remember the Holocaust as he attended the interfaith VE Day gathering.
Bank of England set to cut interest rates as US tariff impact in focus
UK interest rates are set to be cut to 4.25% as the Bank of England eases costs for borrowers while it digests the impact of US tariffs on the economy. Most economists are expecting rates to be ...
Thousands flock to first sold out year for Teddy Rocks
Thousands of people will be attending Teddy Rocks festival over the weekend for its first sold out year at Charisworth Farm in Blandford Forum.
Emergency services attend large fire on Bournemouth clifftop
Fire services were called at 8.39pm to reports of a fire on the undercliff near Bournemouth Pier, and East Overcliff Drive was closed while the fire was put out. The fire could be seen by members of ...
Missing Dorset person found after concern for welfare
A missing person has been found following a search by police officers. The alarm was raised after a concern for welfare was issued yesterday after 28=year-old Nikki had not been seen since Friday ...