A pest-free Weymouth for Olympics
An unusual preparation is sneaking up in Weymouth – on the council’s agenda is to make accommodation pest-free for Olympic visitors.
Arrests after Dorset pedestrian seriously hurt
Police have arrested two people after a pedestrian was seriously injured when he was hit by a car in a West Dorset village.
Dorset road victims almost halved
Dorset police say the number of people killed or seriously injured on the county's roads has almost halved since the formation of a road safety group ten years ago.
Lecturers respond to university cuts
Restrictions under the new system of higher education will be more “draconian” than ever before, says a representative of the University and College Union (UCU).
Two injured in crash on A37
Two people were injured with one being airlifted to hospital after a two-vehicle collision in Dorchester over the weekend.
Condor move to Poole extended
Condor Ferries sailing will continue to be made to and from Poole while engineers assess the ferry berth in Weymouth.
Police appeal for witnesses after Poole burglaries
Police have released an e-fit image of a man they believe is responsible for a number of burglaries in the Poole area.
Circus of Horrors in Bournemouth
The show that had Simon Cowell saying: “If I was the Royal Family, I’d love to watch it,” rolled into Bournemouth on 19 February. The Circus of Horrors: The Ventriloquist features some of the greatest, most bizarre and beautiful circus acts imaginable.
Council to improve Boscombe housing
Plans to set up a trust to improve housing conditions in Boscombe are underway, the council announced at a regeneration meeting on Saturday.