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Rail Strikes Hit South Western Railway Network Tomorrow

Due to the planned national strike, SWR customers are urged only to travel by rail if absolutely necessary on Wednesday 27 July SWR will run a severely reduced timetable on…

Unexploded Bomb Drama In Abbotsbury

Police received reports at 9.04 am of “a possible unexploded device” in Market Street, Abbotsbury. The coast road was closed in both directions for nearly 6 hours, between the junctions…

“Suspicious” Plants Removed From A Dorset Parish Council Planter

PICTURE – Tray Veronica Six suspicious plants have been removed from a Dorset parish council display after concerns were raised by a resident. Gardener Tray Veronica spotted the unusual greenery…

Incorrect Use Of Customer Alarms Caused Over 30 Hours of Delays In Last 6 Months

The incorrect use of customer alarms resulted in over 30 hours of delays on SWR services in six months There were 176 incidents of customers incorrectly using the alarms In…

Breaking News: Updated – Armed Male Sparks Emergency Police Response

A man in his 20’s has been arrested after walking around Littlemoor armed with a handgun. Dorset Police received reports of a gunman at 2.31 pm today and a search…

Man Walks Into Portland D-day Centre With Suspected Live Grenade

At approximately 12:00 pm Wednesday 20th July, Emergency services responded to reports of an explosive device at The D-Day Museum Portland Dorset. It is reported that a man walked into…

Residents Fury As Concerns are “Ignored” Over Weymouth Bay Holiday Park License Approval

Residents in Preston Weymouth, have been left feeling angry. After Dorset Council approves Weymouth Bay holiday park licence extension. Despite over 160 objections by local residents. This comes after a…

Fierce Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain BATTER The South on Hottest Day Ever

As much of the country bakes in sweltering 40C heat, hundreds of homes in the West Country are without power as thunder and lightning wreak havoc. Torrential downpours could cause…

Witness appeal following an attempted robbery in Weymouth

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an attempted robbery in Weymouth. It is reported that at around 3 pm on Saturday 16 July…

#LatestNews – Public appeal to locate missing teenage girl from Bournemouth

Officers are appealing for help from the public to locate a teenage girl who has gone missing from Bournemouth. Kiara Millward, aged 13, was last seen at around 8.30 am…