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Updated 04:28, 3 Jun 2026

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Top story: Storm Chandra Set to Bring 8 Inches of Snow, 75mph Winds, and Flooding to the UK

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TRAIN ATTACK

Eritrean Man on Trial for Alleged Sexual Assault on Dorset Train

FIND HIM

Urgent Search for Missing Poole Man

REPEATED ARSON ATTACKS

Firefighters on High Alert as Arson Strikes Dorset Heathlands Again

MAN ON THE RUN

Escapee on the Loose in Poole: Man Flees Custody After Court Appearance

RISKY RESCUE

Cockapoo Luna Rescued After Harrowing 11-Hour Cliff Ordeal in Dorset

UK TO BE SLAMMED

Storm Chandra Set to Bring 8 Inches of Snow, 75mph Winds, and Flooding to the UK

MAJOR FLOODING

South West Flood Chaos: A30, A303 & A35 Shut Amid Storm Chandra Delays – Travel Warnings in Devon, Somerset & Dorset

DRUGS BUST

Dorchester Drug Dealer Jailed Nearly 8 Years After Weymouth Flat Raid Uncovers £25k Cash and Stash

CHILDREN HURT

Four Seriously Injured in Horror A30 Crash Near Sherborne – Driver Arrested

TRIBUTES PAID

Two Men from Poole Killed in Fatal Dorset Crash on B3078 Near Knowlton

TRAIN ATTACK Eritrean Man on Trial for Alleged Sexual Assault on Dorset Train

FIND HIM Urgent Search for Missing Poole Man

REPEATED ARSON ATTACKS Firefighters on High Alert as Arson Strikes Dorset Heathlands Again

MAN ON THE RUN Escapee on the Loose in Poole: Man Flees Custody After Court Appearance

RISKY RESCUE Cockapoo Luna Rescued After Harrowing 11-Hour Cliff Ordeal in Dorset

UK TO BE SLAMMED Storm Chandra Set to Bring 8 Inches of Snow, 75mph Winds, and Flooding to the UK

MAJOR FLOODING South West Flood Chaos: A30, A303 & A35 Shut Amid Storm Chandra Delays – Travel Warnings in Devon, Somerset & Dorset

DRUGS BUST Dorchester Drug Dealer Jailed Nearly 8 Years After Weymouth Flat Raid Uncovers £25k Cash and Stash

CHILDREN HURT Four Seriously Injured in Horror A30 Crash Near Sherborne – Driver Arrested

TRIBUTES PAID Two Men from Poole Killed in Fatal Dorset Crash on B3078 Near Knowlton