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Cannabis found after youths stop and searched by police
Dorset Police seized cannabis after stopping and searching three youths during proactive patrols in Wareham.
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Dorset Police seized cannabis after stopping and searching three youths during proactive patrols in Wareham.
An inquest has opened following the death of a car salesman from Wareham.
Pia Elliot, 26, from Wareham, received £1,999 from the SWEF Enterprise Fund from Dorset Community Foundation, which supports young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30.
The inaugural Wild & Wiser Festival was held at Wooders, near Wareham, from September 19 to 20, attracting nearly 300 women from around the world
The inaugural Wild & Wiser Festival was held at Wooders, near Wareham, from September 19 to 20, attracting nearly 300 women from around the world
ROAD closures come into effect this week which could delay trips to Wareham Community Hospital and the use of one of the town’s main car parks.
Vikki Slade MP has called for an urgent meeting with senior Post Office officials following the closure of Wareham Post Office.
Wareham The Priory hotel has been recognised as one of the world's most outstanding places to stay after being awarded a prestigious Michelin Key
Vikki Slade MP has called for an urgent meeting with senior Post Office officials following the closure of Wareham Post Office.
Dorset Council and Wessex Water announce road closures and parking restrictions in Wareham, Sandford and Church Knowle for maintenance works, Sept–Oct 2026.
A pub has reopened following a major refurbishment.
Smedmore Estate hosts Wareham & Purbeck Vintage Ploughing Match on October 3, celebrating 50 years with classic tractors, free entry and Julia’s House support.
Barry Ashdown, a Dorset Police officer from Wareham, is carrying a rowing machine up Snowdonia's toughest peaks and rowing the height of each summit at the top.
Rachel Bright’s Art Tribe workshops are taking place at Happy River Retreat near Wareham.
Rachel Bright’s Art Tribe workshops are taking place at Happy River Retreat near Wareham.
A NEW replacement oil pipeline at Wytch Farm, a new home for the Men’s Shed, and changes to a historic house are among the latest planning decisions for the Wareham area.
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to get in touch following an assault involving two teenage girls in Wareham.
A gentle walk from Wareham Quay follows the River Frome through meadows and reedbeds towards Poole Harbour.
Margaret Green Animal Rescue postpones Country Fayre & Dog Show at Church Knowle, Wareham, due to increased temperatures and animal welfare concerns.
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The Purbeck Shuttle 200 route, which links Wareham railway station with RSPB Arne will run three days a week from July 22 to the end of August.
The Blue Pool, located near Wareham, will host its first-ever Fairy Day on Sunday, July 26, offering a day of enchantment and woodland fun for all.
Butterfly Conservation, based in East Lulworth, Wareham is encouraging the public to take part in its annual Big Butterfly Count this summer.
The release of a Disney live-action remake and a new instalment in a supernatural horror series are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.
What began as a fleeting pitstop by a passing swarm in April 2025 turned into a 15-month-long journey, culminating in an most astonishing bee extraction.
What began as a fleeting pitstop by a passing swarm in April 2025 turned into a 15-month-long journey, culminating in an most astonishing bee extraction.
Restaurants in Christchurch, Burton Bradstock, Wareham and more are among the best in Dorset for outdoor seating and views
Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after a suspicious fire near Wareham.
A FOREST fire is believed to have been started deliberately.
Dorset Council announces temporary road closures on Soldiers Road, Norden (A351-Arne Road) and Wareham’s B3070 Worgret Road for maintenance and gas works.
NEW planning applications have been submitted for Wareham, Lytchett Matravers and Swanage, including proposals for a barn conversion and a commercial sawmill use.
North Street in Wareham is closed due to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian Emergency services have attended and road closures have been put in place as they respond to the incident.
A drive to raise £200,000 has been launched by Wareham’s Men’s Shed as it tries to secure its future by having its own community workshop.
A Mr England finalist has swapped beauty pageants for the squared circle after becoming a superstar WWE wrestler.
Road closures are currently in place on the A352 Wareham Road after a crash at Warmwell Cross Roundabout.
Purbeck Flying Festival will take place on Saturday, June 20, at Eyres Field in Wareham, and will feature a variety of aircraft.
Two retail properties in Bournemouth and Wareham are set to be auctioned by Clive Emson Auctioneers on June 17.
A science-fiction horror film and a musical comedy-drama film are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.
The first chick has finally hatched this year from a historic breeding pair of ospreys in Wareham.
The first Star Wars film in 7 years, a British rom-com film, and a children’s animated film are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.
Detectives investigating an assault in Wareham are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and seeking to trace a potential witness.
A residential care home in Wareham has been found to be 'good' in all areas in a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report.
An independent pub in Wareham is thanking the community for their support after a table of 17 cancelled ten minutes before their booking.
HSD School Band from Harbour School Dorset, featuring pupils with special needs, to perform at Purbeck Art Weeks at Rollington Barn, Wareham, on 22 May.
HSD School Band from Harbour School Dorset, featuring pupils with special needs, to open Purbeck Art Weeks at Rollington Barn, Wareham, on 22 May.
A Dorset choir are set to take centre stage in a night of music and fundraising.
Wareham residents have taken to social media to voice their continued frustration over pungent odours that have affect their daily lives.
Wildfires on Dorset heathland near Sandford and Wareham spark major emergency response, threaten wildlife, and prompt police investigation into arson.
Jess Morency joins instructor Lynne Martin in Wareham Forest to discover the appeal of pole-powered walking