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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.
Margaret Green Animal Rescue is hosting its popular Country Fayre & Dog Show at the Church Knowle Rehoming and Visitor Centre, near Wareham, on August 9.