Dog rescue and re-homing centre refused planning permission
A local dog rescue and re-homing centre at Ashley Heath has been refused planning permission – despite a 2,500 signature petition in support.
Improvement work for Moors Valley Railway Kingsmere station agreed by Dorset Council
The Kingsmere station on the Moors Valley Railway is to get a new roof and front elevation to give it a better look.
Verwood Rustic Fayre organisers appeal for volunteers ahead of this year’s event
The Verwood Rotary Club is asking for more volunteers to help with this year's Rustic Fayre.
Disruption expected on Verwood roads as Horse Fair takes place locally
Dorset Police is expecting disruption on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend as the Bournemouth Horse Show takes place between Verwood and Three Legged Cross.
Appeal for information after reported assault leaves man with a broken jaw
Officers investigating a reported assault in Verwood that left a man with a broken jaw are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Dorset Police received a report at just before one o'clock on Saturday afternoon that a man in his 30s had been assaulted in the gravel car park at Verwood Town Football Club.
It was reported that the victim had been involved in a verbal dispute with another man, who then proceeded to punch him in the face, causing two fractures to his jaw and damaging his glasses.
Following enquiries, a man aged in his 30s from West Parley was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and criminal damage. He has been released under investigation as officers carry out further enquiries.
Planning approval granted for 38 new homes in Verwood on Pennyfarthing development
Planning approval has been granted for 38 new homes as part of Pennyfarthing Homes’ Potters Wood development in Verwood.
Verwood remains Conservative as Simon Hoare holds North Dorset seat
Verwood remains Conservative as Simon Hoare keeps his position in North Dorset whilst both Bournemouth seats turn red for the first time.
Verwood Choral Society raises money for Christchurch Hospital Macmillan Unit
Verwood Choral Society held a recent concert evening to raise money for the Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital.
Four-vehicle collision closed Ringwood Road in Verwood for four hours
A multi-vehicle collision in Verwood closed the B3081 Ringwood Road for four hours on Monday evening.
Up to 40 firefighters from nine stations tackle large heath blaze at Verwood
Fire crews have been dealing with a large heath blaze in Verwood.
At the height of the fire, around 40 firefighters from nine stations were tackling the flames at Boveridge Heath.
They included Christchurch, Wimborne and Poole.
The fire was discovered in undergrowth at just before six o'clock this morning.
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service described it as a large and well-developed fire in an area where access is difficult due to the density of the foilage.