Police issue warning after hoax call on April Fool's Day
Police from Weymouth received a report of a serious medical incident at Weymouth Train Station last night, however the operator on the phone thought the call not to be genuine due to laughter being ...
High waves cause damage on Sydney waterfront
Sydney beachfront properties have been flooded and coastal infrastructure was damaged after a large swell combined with a king tide to batter the Australian shore, officials said.
Majority unaware of dangers of third rail – survey
Network Rail, which commissioned the poll of 2,000 UK adults, warned that coming into contact with it can have ‘catastrophic, ...
Topps Tiles reveals accelerating sales ahead of £4m costs increase
The Leicestershire firm said homeowner sales ‘remain subdued’ amid caution over spending heavily on major DIY projects.
Appeal to find missing couple in their 70s from Dorset
An urgent appeal has been launched to find a missing couple from Dorchester. John and Joan, both aged 76, were reported missing having last been seen in the area of Clacton in Essex on Thursday, March ...
Missing couple’s disappearance ‘out of character’, police say
The disappearance of a Dorchester couple who failed to return home after spending time with family in Essex is “out of character,” police say. Dorset Police said John and Joan, both aged 76, were last ...
Lighthouse Theatre Poole partners with PRC Streamline Taxis
The premier taxi fleet will now provide pre-booked taxis to pick up guests from the front of the theatre after shows.
Top Gun and Batman star Val Kilmer dead at 65, daughter says
Top Gun star Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65, his daughter has said. In a statement to the New York Times, his daughter Mercedes said the actor had died from pneumonia. He rose to fame starring ...
Notice of proposed temporary closure of Burton Road, Wool
Burton Road in Wool will be shut in the vicinity of the level crossing (in both directions), a distance of approximately 20 metres. The closure has been requested to provide Network Rail ...
SGN to close North Street Weymouth for gas works this month
Gas distribution company SGN will have engineers carrying out remedial works along North Road in Weymouth from its junction with Camp Road for a distance of around 65m.
Higher Frome Vauchurch: Road closure for temporary masonry
A ROAD is to be temporarily closed for masonry works to be carried out. Part of Chilfrome Lane at Higher Frome Vauchurch near Maiden Newton is to be shut from April 14 between the electricity ...
Probate notice published after death of Dorset woman
A PROBATE and trustees notice has been published following the death of a Dorset woman. It is for Frances Alison Durkin of The Avenue, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AH. She died on January 29.