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Gigaclear is working to bring full-fibre broadband to parts of the Blackmore Vale

Work to bring full-fibre broadband to Dorset villages continues this month

RURAL Dorset villages are set to get a broadband boost in the new year as work to bring full-fibre…

The UK Government's Levelling Up fund

More than £6 million available for Dorset business and community projects

LEVELLING up cash will be available for Dorset businesses, community groups and organisations from next week. 

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance in Action. Photo: DSAA.

Air Ambulance calls for Christmas donations after record incidents

DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) has launched its first-ever Christmas appeal, in a bid to raise…

The Princess Royal presented the award at St James Palace in London

Royal award for Dorset’s Ancient Technology Centre “hidden gem”

A “HIDDEN gem” in Dorset got royal approval after winning an award from Princess Anne. The Ancient Technology Centre, at…

Dorset Police has released a series of posters for businesses this Christmas. Picture: Dorset Police

Police campaign to boost business and shopper safety this Christmas

A NEW police campaign is helping people – and businesses – in Dorset have a Safer Christmas. The initiative, from…

Leonardo-Adrian Costache, of Parkgate Road, Coventry, is accused of stealing £430 worth of optical and oral hygiene products from Boots in New Milton

Man, 21, charged with shoplifting from Boots in New Milton

A 21-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with attempted theft from Boots in New Milton. Leonardo-Adrian Costache, of Parkgate Road, Coventry,…

Incidents of shoplifting were reported at Tesco and Aldi in New Milton. Pictures: Google

Trio charged over shoplifting incidents at New Milton supermarkets

THREE people have been charged with shoplifting after more than £400 of groceries were stolen from New Milton supermarkets. The…

Gullivers Bookshop creates a dazzkiing window display each Christmas

Gullivers Bookshop in Wimborne unveils dazzling 2023 Christmas window display

THE popular Christmas window display at Gullivers Bookshop has returned to delight Wimborne shoppers. The High Street store is owned…

The Mar-Key Group, based in Christchurch, has expanded

New jobs created as Dorset Marquee firm expands

A DORSET firm that provides marquees for events including Royal Ascot and the Wimbledon Championships, is expanding. Temporary structures company…

Managing partner Nigel Smith, left, and head of banking and finance litigation William Fox Bregman, right, welcome Senior associate solicitor James Constable to Ellis Jones

Top lawyer boosts team at Dorset solicitors Ellis Jones

A NEW crime lawyer has boosted the team at a Dorset solicitors. Ellis Jones Solicitors has strengthened its team…