Merley29 Sep 2025Car arsonist jailed for causing £256k of damageDavid Giddins is sentenced to four years and eight months after admitting to 20 counts of arson. 29 Sep 202527 Jun 2025Man admits 20 arsons after night of car firesCars in parts of Wimborne and Poole were set alight in the early hours of 15 May 2023.27 Jun 20258 May 2025Car fires suspect charged with 18 counts of arsonCars in parts of Wimborne and Poole were set alight in the early hours of 15 May 2023.8 May 20256 Aug 2024Major route reopens after car and lorry crashA stretch of the A31 closed following the crash near the Merley roundabout.6 Aug 202428 Sep 2023Referee reports being chased by parent to policeRoger Hughes was overseeing an under-18s match between Portland United and Merley Common.28 Sep 202328 Sep 2023Abused referee fears 'someone will be killed'Roger Hughes was in charge of a youth match in Portland when he was assaulted by a stand-in linesman.28 Sep 202324 Jun 2022Overturned lorry on roundabout blocks A31Motorists may face delays after the lorry tipped over on the Merley House roundabout on the A31.24 Jun 202221 Apr 2022Homes plan give go-ahead despite objectionsBCP Council received 548 submissions opposing the proposal and two supporting them.21 Apr 202213 May 2021New travel corridors will give priority to busesRoute changes include new cycle lanes, lower speed limits and giving buses priority.13 May 2021
