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An artist's impression of the new homes Picture: Pennyfarthing Homes

Plans for 74 homes approved in Fordingbridge – with 342 homes in the pipeline

FORDINGBRIDGE is set to see 74 new houses built in the town following the approval of plans. The homes at…

Family-run business Salt Pig was founded in Wareham in 2008 Picture: Dorset Council

Salt Pig to run new café in Poole Museum – offering local produce

RENOWENED Dorset hospitality brand Salt Pig will operate a new café at Poole Museum. Located in the heart of Poole’s…

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Prolific Ringwood shoplifter is not allowed to enter ANY Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Co-op in Hampshire

A 27-YEAR-OLD man has been banned from seven shops in Hampshire after previously being jailed for assault and shoplifting…

Man arrested after burglaries in Ashley Heath, St Leonards and Ferndown

A BOURNEMOUTH man has been arrested after money and jewellery were reportedly stolen from at least four properties across…

A final decision will be made next week Picture: BCP Council

£6m plan to strengthen Poole Bridge and Twin Sails

TWO iconic bridges in Poole are set to see a £6 million investment to ensure they stand the test…

The plans were approved on Monday, July 14 Pictures: New Masterplanning/Wyatt Homes

Almost 100 homes approved for Upton

THE western edge of Upton is set to see almost 100 new houses built following the approval of plans. Plans,…

Callum Giddins was found to be in possession of cannabis and was jailed for two years and ten months and handed a driving ban Pictures: Dorset Police

Watch: Moment speeding driver caught on CCTV before crash near Ferndown that left man in hospital

A 21-YEAR-old man from Wimborne Minster has been jailed following a high-speed crash that left another driver with serious…

Wimborne to mark 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day

WIMBORNE is set to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) with a wreath-laying ceremony. On…

Insolvency expert urges vulnerable family businesses to adapt against mounting pressures

IN the wake of a number of closures of long-standing Dorset family businesses, an insolvency expert has advised families…

Cllr Bill Revans (Somerset Council), cllr Ian Thorn (Wiltshire Council), cllr Millie Earl (BCP Council) and cllr Nick Ireland (Dorset Council) Pictures: BCPC/DC/SC/WC

Wessex council leaders push again for devolution

COUNCIL leaders across the Wessex area are once again pushing for devolution and the creation of a Mayoral…