Wareham30 Dec 2025Founder of military children charity appointed MBELouise Fetigan is being recognised in the New Year Honours list for services to young people.30 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Fundraising 11-year-old becomes youngest MBECarmela Chillery-Watson, who has muscular dystrophy, has taken on physical challenges for charity.10 Dec 202525 Nov 2025Record low salmon count in river for second yearA survey shows a "catastrophic" fall in the number of young Atlantic salmon in the River Frome.25 Nov 202525 Sep 2025RSPB nature reserve celebrates 60th anniversaryRSPB Arne supports wildlife over a diverse landscape near Wareham in Dorset.25 Sep 202529 Aug 2025Family tribute to 'wonderful father' killed in crashPolice say it was a single vehicle crash on the A352 near Wareham on 21 August.29 Aug 20258 Aug 2025Appeal to fund milk for allergic baby orangutanRescue centre in Wareham is asking for help to buy specialist feed for orphaned ape with allergies.8 Aug 20254 Aug 2025Quarry firm considers extending site into woodlandHanson Quarry Products is consulting with Dorset Council's minerals and waste officers.4 Aug 202520 Jul 2025Man seriously hurt in e-scooter and e-bike crashThe vehicles collided on Sandford Road in Wareham, leaving a man in his 70s severely injured.20 Jul 20256 Jul 2025Firefighter photos show fire-engulfed rubbish lorryA fire engulfed a lorry full of rubbish at a landfill site, sending up a huge soaring smoke plume.6 Jul 2025...