Rayner defends handling of Grenfell Tower meeting after families ‘ignored’
Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has defended her meeting with families and survivors of Grenfell, after some present said they felt ignored by the decision to tear the tower ...
What the papers say – February 9
A slew of Sunday papers look at the Southport stabbings and the sacking of a minister, who said a pensioner should die in a leaked WhatsApp chat. The Sunday Times, Sunday People, the Sunday Mirror and ...
Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked by Keir Starmer over WhatsApp messages
A Labour MP who was sacked as a minister by Sir Keir Starmer over comments made in a WhatsApp group has said he regrets the “badly misjudged” remarks. Andrew Gwynne, the MP for Gorton and Denton, has ...
Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after more than a year in Gaza
Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for more than a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday. Sarusak Rumnao, 32, Watchara Sriaoun, 33, Sathian Suwannakham, 35, Pongsak Thaenna, 36, ...
An ex navy man shares his childhood memories of WWII
A FORMER resident of Blandford remembers a childhood shaped by war, tragedy and resilience as the country celebrates VE day 80th Anniversary.
Letter: 'Thanks for speaking up about proportional representation'
I would like to thank Tom Hayes MP for speaking in favour of proportional representation in the Commons debate on the 30th January.
New Forest residents told to expect new bin collection times
CHANGES to bin collections in the New Forest are set to follow the opening of a new £8m depot next week. People living in many parts of the district are being warned that their rubbish may not be ...
Sherborne Fire Station calls for more firefighters
A DORSET fire station has called for the public's help to recruit more firefighters. Sherborne Fire Station is calling for people to join its team as on-call firefighters. A spokesperson said: "We ...
Purbeck quarry extension secures hundreds of jobs
A DORSET quarry extension has been opened – helping to secure over a hundred jobs. Swanworth Quarry in Purbeck ran out of stone at the end of 2024 – having operated on limited reserves for two years.
Couple reunited with dog stolen more than seven years ago in ‘dream come true’
A couple who never gave up hope after their dog was stolen more than seven years ago has said it is a “dream come true” after ...
Devoted son saves father’s health a second time after donating kidney
A devoted son has given his father a new kidney after his organ function declined following chemotherapy treatment 10 years ...
Exciting plans for the Scott Arms in Wareham
More events are planned throughout the year, starting with a barn dance at the Barn Bar on 22 March, hosted by Dorset’s popular ceilidh band, The Black Sheep. The Funky Lemonade Crew return with DJ Mr ...