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Dorset remains one of the safest places to live in the UK according to crimes reported Picture: Dorset Police

REVEALED: Where does Dorset rank in the safest places to live in the UK?

NEW data puts Dorset as one of the safest places to live in the UK. The data from the Office…

Free fun for kids of all ages in Wimborne this summer as the Ocean Safari splashes into town Picture: Wimborne BID

Dive into Wimborne’s free Ocean Safari adventure this summer

A BRAND-new Ocean Safari trail that blends seaside wonders with augmented reality magic is making a splash in Wimborne. The…

Enjoy some summer reading in the beautiful garden at Museum of East Dorset Picture: Museum of East Dorset

Children invited to read in Museum of East Dorset’s garden this summer

GRAB a book, a blanket, and enjoy a brilliant reading adventure in the garden of the Museum of East…

Private chef and chocolatier Christian Ørner Picture: Wimborne BID

Meet Dorset’s Willy Wonka and unwrap the secrets of ‘brown gold’ with Christian Ørner

A GOLDEN ticket awaits chocoholics in Dorset. This year’s Wimborne Food Festival will tempt taste buds and tickle imaginations with…

Crews have been battling the fire since yesterday (July 23) Picture: DWFRS

Firefighters tackle recycling centre blaze for SECOND day

FIRE crews have been working to extinguish a fire at a Christchurch recycling centre for two days now. The fire…

Staff and volunteers celebrating the awards Picture: BCP Council

Poole’s beloved parks recognised among UK’s best

POOLE Park and Upton Country Park are officially among some of the country’s best parks. This comes…

BCP Council said the sale will allow millions to be reinvested into supporting frontline services Picture: BCP Council

Poole Civic Centre to be sold for £5m as redevelopment looms

POOLE’S Civic Centre will be sold after Dorset Council accepted a £5.25 million offer from developers. The former civic centre…

The council is considering using goats and cows to help conservation grazing on cliffs and heaths Picture: BCP Council

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole declared UK’s first Nature Towns

THE BCP area has been recognised as the UK’s first Nature Towns due to its quality and quantity of…

Dorset Council plans to save £10 million: Here’s how

STREAMLINING customer services and not filling roles when people leave could see Dorset Council recoup up to £10 million…

Wood was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison Pictures: Google/Dorset Police

Christchurch watch thief jailed after struggle with brave staff member

A BRAVE staff member was praised after his actions helped catch a man who stole two watches worth almost…