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Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast
Police search for man after teen sustains serious head injuries following assault
Detectives investigating an assault in Bournemouth town centre are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify
Dorset Police issue four dispersal notices during Op Nighthawk patrols
Over the weekend our Op Nighthawk teams were back out on patrol providing a high visibility presence during the night-time economy in Wimborne, Dorchester, Bridport, Blandford, Swanage and Weymouth.
The 6 Dorset areas that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery last month
A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in August 2026, including in Christchurch and Wimborne
People urged to use £2 trick to help keep spiders out of UK homes this autumn
In September as the weather cools, homes across the UK are likely to see an increase in spidersseeking warmth and shelter.
Brits warned of 10 year ban from popular country as new travel rules introduced
British tourists will face shorter trips to Thailand under new visa rules that cut the maximum stay from 60 days to just 30.
Manhunt for knifeman continues after stabbing in Boscombe
Investigations are continuing after a man sustained stab wounds following an incident in Boscombe.
UK’s leading immersive leisure brand opens new venue at Poole shopping centre
A global immersive gaming experience has opened in Poole, promising visitors a high-energy blend of technology and physical play
Bournemouth woman fined £23,000 for refusing fire safety inspection
Woman fined for failing to comply with fire service safety inspection
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