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Paul Sutton

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Paul Sutton's Mystery Year

The Mystery Year with Paul Sutton. Hits & Headlines from one classic year, but what year?

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Back To The Eighties with Rob

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Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast

Abandoned pony rehomed in Dorset after police serve notice on owner

Dorset Police tackle equine crime after an abandoned pony is transferred to a field owner, with poaching enquiries and wildlife crime in Sturminster Newton.

Poole footballer Cassius Newton died after desert hike in 40c heat, inquest hears

A coroner has ruled that former Poole footballer Cassius Newton died by misfortune after a desert hike in the UAE, where temperatures exceeded 40°C and caused fatal heat stress.

Poole footballer Cassius newton died after desert hike in 40c heat, inquest hears

A coroner has ruled that former Poole footballer Cassius Newton died by misfortune after a desert hike in the UAE, where temperatures exceeded 40°C and caused fatal heat stress.

Junction improvement scheme delayed

Sherborne's A352 Ottery Lane junction improvements delayed until October 13, 2026, with safer crossings, drainage upgrades and traffic changes planned.

Wetherspoon beer festival brings 30 ales and global brews to Dorset pubs

A 12-day Wetherspoon beer festival is coming to Dorset, featuring up to 30 cask ales, international brews from five countries and pints from just £2.40.

'We do not want Bournemouth to grab' National Motor Museum - Letter

We do not want Bournemouth to grab a New Forest attraction.

Demand for compensation after 'living hell' roadworks

A councillor has demanded that residents be compensated after months of roadwork misery in Pennington

Five-bedroom detached house with conservatory in Bournemouth listed for £895,000

Five-bedroom detached house in Dean Park, Bournemouth, listed for £895,000, features a conservatory, private garden, five bathrooms and no forward chain.