Matt Simpson
Dorset Echo
United Kingdom
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Sandbanks Ferry to be back in service 'earlier than expected'
THE Sandbanks Ferry is expected to resume its services earlier than anticipated, as excited residents have spotted it arriving back home. → Read More
Lidl Ferndown has shut and will be demolished
A LIDL store in Dorset has closed and will not reopen for nine more months. → Read More
'Cannabis factory' and 'firearm' discovered in Wareham
FIVE people have been arrested following the discovery of a suspected “large-scale” cannabis factory in Wareham. → Read More
Police officer charged with two counts of rape against women
A SERVING Dorset Police officer has been charged with two counts of rape. → Read More
Met Office issue weather warning for the whole of Dorset tomorrow
A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for the whole of Dorset as heavy rain is expected on Saturday. → Read More
Dorset Police officers suspended over WhatsApp messages
FIVE officers from Dorset Police have been suspended over allegations over ‘discriminatory’ WhatsApp messages. → Read More
Fire service attended more than 200 EXTRA wildfires this summer
DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service tackled more than 200 EXTRA wildfires this summer compared to past years, new figures reveal. → Read More
Residents 'living in a horror movie' as flies swarm flats
RESIDENTS in Boscombe are “living in a horror movie” after thousands of flies have infested flats after a body was left undiscovered for more… → Read More
Man hospitalised after a fall from a balcony in Poole
A MAN was taken to hospital in Poole yesterday evening after he fell from a balcony. → Read More
Firefighters called to a barn fire near Blandford
MULTIPLE firefighters tackled a barn fire in Dorset last night into the morning – with even a hedgehog being rescued. → Read More
Elderly people are being targeted by distraction thieves
POLICE are keen to speak with a woman in north Dorset who they suspect has been involved in distraction thefts. → Read More
Farmer assaulted by a man whose dog chased his sheep in Wool
POLICE have released images of a man they would like to speak to following an assault on a farmer in Wool. → Read More
Lidl submits plans to build another new store in Dorset
LIDL has revealed plans are progressing to build a new store in Dorset. → Read More
Person dies after falling from the cliff at Dancing Ledge
A PERSON died on Saturday after falling from the cliff near Dancing Ledge in the Isle of Purbeck. → Read More
Police respond to concerns for woman on bridge in Poole
POLICE have closed both lanes of Towngate Bridge in Poole after concerns were raised for the welfare of a woman. → Read More
Police find missing 18-year-old woman from Poole
POLICE have confirmed an 18-year-old woman from Poole who went missing has been found. → Read More
Red Arrows and a B-52 bomber stuns Bournemouth Air Festival
IT WAS Super Saturday this afternoon as the Air Festival stepped up a gear – with the addition of two new displays. → Read More
Porsche 911 seized by police for driving without insurance
DORSET Police’s No Excuses team pulled over numerous vehicles yesterday, including the driver of a Porsche who had his car seized. → Read More
Dorset pub closes after £58,000 increase in utility costs
A PUB and bed and breakfast in Dorset has had to close “with immediate effect” - with surging costs being blamed for the decision. → Read More
Amber weather warning issued for Dorset with extreme heat
AN AMBER weather warning for extreme heat has been issued across Dorset from Thursday, August 11 until Sunday, August 14. → Read More