Ferndown2 days agoEx-prison officer jailed for smuggling contrabandMatthew Langdown, former prison officer at HMP Guys Marsh, smuggled drugs and other prohibited items to inmates2 days ago22 Mar 2026Ambulance service opens 'milestone' county baseThe new hub in Ferndown brings together services that were previously located across Dorset.22 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Care home residents finish 'Race Across' challengeThe care home ran its own version of Race Across the World, swapping backpacks for walking sticks.20 Mar 202630 Dec 2025'Shocking' dashcam footage shows dangerous driverSarwar Mustafa was filmed swerving around oncoming traffic and reaching speeds of up to 100mph.30 Dec 202529 Nov 2025Council announces free parking in Christmas run-upDorset Council says drivers will not be charged to park in its car parks ahead of the festive period.29 Nov 202510 Nov 2025'Incredibly proud' code-breaking veteran turns 100Pat Shepherd worked on code-breaking machines at Bletchley Park during World War Two.10 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Pumping station and WW2 pillbox converted for batsSeparate projects in Ferndown and Christchurch convert two redundant buildings into homes for bats.3 Nov 202524 Oct 2025Theft halts opening of Halloween light trail Forestry England said the theft "made it impossible" to open the attraction on Thursday as planned.24 Oct 202519 Oct 2025Country park reopens after power cut hits homesThe outage is affecting Moors Valley Country Park and nearly 900 homes in Dorset.19 Oct 2025...
