Verwood12 Dec 2025Two more arrests in murder and burglary inquiryA total of five suspects are now on bail on suspicion of murdering a woman aged in her 80s.12 Dec 20254 Dec 2025Crime reporting low at mobile police stationsVerwood councillor Simon Gibson fears "a gap" in reports due to people's reluctance to use the points.4 Dec 20257 Oct 2025'I've lost everything from my entire life'A woman whose house was destroyed by fire believes it could have been started by her son's computer.7 Oct 202515 Sep 2025Heathland restoration aims to reduce wildfire riskInvasive species are being removed and native broadleaf trees encouraged to help reduce fire risk.15 Sep 202526 Aug 2025Firefighting equipment 'removed' during wildfireA crew from Verwood said the "vital piece of kit" for refilling fire appliances was removed.26 Aug 20252 Apr 2025Wildfire at country park filmed by firefightersThe fires on Monday and Tuesday were captured on camera by crews tackling the blazes.2 Apr 20252 Apr 2025Further wildfire hotspots tackled at country parkThe fires on Monday and Tuesday have destroyed several hectares of woodland at the country park.2 Apr 20251 Apr 2025Country park closed again after second forest fireA popular nature area is closed to visitors because of a second fire in two days.1 Apr 202531 Mar 2025Large fire breaks out in country park forestAbout 80 firefighters battled to control the Dorset blaze which covered 50 acres (20 hectares). 31 Mar 2025...
