Officers are investigating the circumstances of a serious injury collision near Sherborne and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch.
From the afternoon of 21 January to the morning of 23 January, the Poole flag will be flown from Poole Guildhall to mark the passing of local historian Brian Galpin, whose funeral service takes place at Poole Crematorium on Wednesday 22 January.
A man has been charged and is due to appear in court in connection with a reported attempted robbery in Bournemouth.
A dog that was missing in Verwood for almost three days has been found and returned to its owner.
Various residential roads in Verwood will be closed between 20th and 25th March from 8am till 4pm to carry out carriageway works.
Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a burglary in Verwood.
Firefighters from Verwood Fire Station have urged those picking up children from schools in Verwood to park more considerately.
Ringwood wasted no time in testing our defensive qualities forcing two consecutive corners in the opening minutes. Cooper took the sting out of the threat with good hands in the six-yard box.
An application has been submitted to demolish the conservatory at The Albion and erect a new extension to form new larger dining area.
Morrisons reports that its like-for-like sales fell over Christmas after four consecutive years of growth.
Emergency services are recovering a tanker that has overturned on the B3081 just outside Verwood.
The road from Verwood towards the B3078 was closed whilst the vehicle was removed.
A collision occurred just before 11am on Tuesday morning and local reports say nobody was hurt.
Fire crews from Blandford, Ringwood and Ferndown attended to make the area safe.
H47P7 mobilised just before 11am today by @DWFireControl, along with crews from @DWFRSFerndown, @RingwoodFire & @DWFRSBlandford, to a road traffic collision involving an overturned tanker on the B3081 road near #Verwood. Scene made safe & no other action required. #TeamHants ? pic.twitter.com/J9sDYtp2sl
— Fordingbridge Fire (@Fordingbridge47) January 7, 2020
Verwood residents are invited to meet their police community support officers during an event at Verwood Police Station this month.
Officers investigating an attempted fraud offence in West Moors are issuing CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.
Dorset Council has reminded residents of Verwood that they can continue using the Somerley Household and Waste Recycling Centre free of charge without needing to register their vehicle.
Verwood’s only Italian restaurant is closed for refurbishment over the next two weeks.
Around 30 objections have been received to amended plans to erect a dementia care home in Verwood.
Emmanuel CE Middle School in Verwood has launched a new initiative called the Accelerated Reader scheme for years five and six children.
A man from Verwood who stole £118,000 over four years from JP Morgan has been jailed for 28 months.
Simon Hoare remains the MP for Verwood and North Dorset after holding his seat in the 2019 General Election.
A former Social Services Support Officer from Verwood has been prosecuted for accessing Social Care records without relevant authorisation.
A planning application has been submitted by Morrisons to install a home shopping unit and van canopy in the existing service yard of its Verwood store
Champion Barbers, with premises in Ringwood and Salisbury, is opening a new shop in Verwood early next year.
The Verwood Hub is to play host to comedian, writer and political commentator Geoff Norcott in 2020 as Verwood is added to his Taking Liberties UK tour.
A number of parents are continuing to park on double yellow lines outside Verwood First School and Emmanuel Middle School despite pleas from the headteachers.
Improvements works are currently taking place at Harlees Fish and Chip shop in Verwood to install a more energy-efficient fryer and solar panels on its roof.
A road in Verwood was closed temporarily on Wednesday evening after a rescue operation for a dog took place.
Morrisons has lodged an official objection to the building of a new Lidl supermarket in Verwood.
The A31 between Ashley Heath and West Moors will be closed in both directions every night from 10pm till 5am for seven months starting December 2nd.
The annual Verwood Christmas Extravaganza is planned for Saturday 7th December 2019 from 5pm till 8pm.
A golf vehicle and £35,000 worth of tools have been stolen from Crane Valley Golf Club
Ambulance and Fire crews were called to St Stephens Castle on Saturday afternoon following reports of a lady with a leg injury.
The A31 road between Boundary Lane and Ashley Heath will be closed every night from 2100 – 0600 till the end of November.
Verwood’s Nick Butter has completed his mission to run a marathon in all 196 United Nations-recognised countries with the Athens Classic Marathon.
The family of a woman who very sadly died following a collision in East Dorset has issued a tribute.
A woman has sadly died following a road traffic collision between Verwood and Ringwood.
The official launch party of the new Campbell and Rose Gallery is happening this weekend – and you’re invited.
Urgent maintenance work will result in the closure of Edmondsham Road just outside Verwood this week resulting in a long diversion.
If you missed out on the Flameburst event because of other commitments, or you were put off by the weather, here are some ideas for catching some sparks this year around the area.
Hundreds of people attended the 2019 Verwood Flameburst on Saturday evening event after a day of heavy rain and strong winds.
Verwood’s latest development of new homes is being officially launched this weekend.
The annual fireworks, bonfire and family entertainment event Flameburst is taking place on Saturday 26th October this year.
Emmanuel CE Middle School has been praised for undergoing a “phenomenal transformational journey” since joining Wimborne Academy Trust.
Workers will be carrying out overnight surfacing works on the B3073 and Blackwater West Junction this week.
A county lines drug dealer whose supply operation was found in a Bournemouth hotel has been jailed for three years and nine months.
Andre Steve McRonna, 25 and of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday 11 October 2019 after being found guilty of two counts of being concerned in the supply of a class A drug and facilitating, acquiring or possessing criminal property. He had pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of cannabis.
On Friday 10 February 2017 officers executed a drugs warrant at a block of flats in Churchill Road in Bournemouth. McRonna was located in the communal hallway of the flats and was subject of a stop and search.
Officers found he was carrying cannabis, two mobile phones and a can of pepper spray and he was arrested.
As part of their enquiries officers established that McRonna had been staying at the Manchester Hotel in Bournemouth. His room was also searched and they located a white sock containing approximately £2,700 in cash. The cash was forensically examined and traces of heroin and cannabis were located. Black scales were also found in his room.
Staff at the hotel stated that McRonna had stayed at the hotel between Thursday 5 January 2017 and Friday 10 February 2017.
His mobile phones were examined and notes were located. They were viewed by a drugs expert who concluded that they were associated with the sale of heroin and crack cocaine.
Police Constable Young, of Bournemouth police, said: “Andre McRonna was involved in the supply of class A drugs in Bournemouth as part of a county lines drug dealing network.
“Drug dealing supply and misuse can blight communities and we are committed to tackling this and bringing dealers such as McRonna to justice.”
County Lines is the term used to describe urban gangs supplying drugs to suburban areas, as well as market and coastal towns, by using dedicated mobile phone lines.
Criminals across the country use children and vulnerable people of all ages to courier drugs and money. These drug dealers will often take up residence in a person’s home – known as cuckooing – to sell drugs in the local area.
Once caught up in county lines, exploited individuals are at risk of extreme physical and/or sexual violence, gang recriminations and trafficking.
Renoufs, the award-winning wine & cheese bar, opened its doors last night & VerwoodToady was invited to check it out.
After a short walk into the town centre, we arrive to a cosy atmosphere, with fairy lights hanging off the ceiling & black boards back lit with blue lights.
The bar is buzzing with plenty of customers spread out amongst the variety of high & low tables.
Warm & inviting, it’s hard to believe this used to be Barclays bank!
We’re enthusiastically greeted by CEO, Trevor Ayling. He steers us to our seats at the bar, in the heart of the action. It’s a great spot & gives us the opportunity to quiz the barman. Lee certainly knows his stuff, he gives us a run down on how Renoufs works, patiently explaining the array of cheese & meat boards, along with the options of wine, beer & sprits.
We opt for the Ultimate Board which serves two, it’s crammed with olives, houmous, pate, tomatoes & a selection of cheese & meats.
Extra nibbles are optional addons, so some cooked chorizo makes it onto our order. Our personalised selection of cheese meats arrive, the presentation is amazing & we can’t wait to get stuck in.
Wookey Hole Cheddar is the wining cheese with a fight for who get the last piece!
Another bonus of sitting at the bar, the ever-helpful Lee is on hand to offer some advice. Wine is available by the glass, bottle or a flight. We opt for the Gold flight, one red & one white.
Each flight consists of three glasses, which are presented & explained.
Trevor admits the Gold flight is his personal favourite & I can see why. The Californian Zinfandel is my pick of the three & available by the glass, so this is pencilled down for our next visit!
If you’re not a wine lover then fear not, beer is available on draft, Meantime London IPA & a Czech Larger dominating the line-up, along with the usual host of bottles, spirits & gin you’d expect to see in any reputable bar or restaurant.
The team behind the bar are exceptionally friendly, we get chatting to Sam who will be our regular barman in Verwood. He’s a Verwood resident & has been working for Renoufs for some time, we also discover that he’s running the Bournemouth Marathon on Sunday – so good luck Sam!
We had high expectations before visiting this evening & were not disappointed. It’s lovely to have such a charming establishment on the high street of Verwood & we look forward to returning soon – Renoufs has a big thumbs up from us!
If you’re planning a visit, make sure you book in advance, weekend bookings are almost sold out for the next few weeks.
Their online booking system is easy to navigate & available on their website.
Schools in Verwood are opening their doors ahead of the intake for new pupils in 2020-2021 school year.
Police officers are urging people in Verwood and surrounding areas to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour following a spate of catalytic converter thefts.
UPDATE: A 45 year-old-man who was reported missing from his home in Merryfield Close, Verwood has been found.
The date has been set for the official opening of Verwood’s first Cheese and Wine Bar.