Ferndown4 hrs agoHundreds evacuated after industrial estate gas leakA 25m (82ft) exclusion zone has been set up around the leak at Ferndown Industrial Estate.4 hrs ago18 May 2026Council to review £9.5m plans for flooding worksThe council's cabinet is being asked to approve the plans on its meeting on Tuesday.18 May 202614 May 2026School shuts and SATs delayed over norovirus bugFerndown Middle School closes and Year 6 SATs are delayed after staff and pupils fall ill.14 May 202612 May 2026'Don't axe our lollipop patrol' says head teacherThe school crossing patrol at Ferndown's middle and first schools is due to end in the summer.12 May 202631 Mar 2026Ex-prison officer jailed for smuggling contrabandMatthew Langdown, former prison officer at HMP Guys Marsh, smuggled drugs and other prohibited items to inmates31 Mar 202622 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 2025...
