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Ever thought of becoming a councillor in Dorset? Here’s how you can

HAVE you ever thought of becoming a representative for your area? Well, now’s your chance. All 82 seats at Dorset…

Volunteers collected more than !,000 trees from across Dorset

Christmas tree collections raise £12,500 for hospice charity

MORE than 1,250 real Christmas trees were collected as part of a charity fundraising effort – helping raise more…

The couple were rescued from a house in Cheselbourne by fire crews this morning. Picture: DWFRS

Elderly couple rescued from fire at their village home

AN elderly couple were rescued from a fire at their home this morning (January 11). Four fire crews – including…

Eileen Symes, of Poole, has passed away after being hit by a car. Picture: Dorset Police

Woman, 93, passes away after being hit by car in Poole

A WOMAN seriously injured after being hit by a car in Poole has sadly passed away. The incident, which…

Youngsters at Tops Nurseries are trying out the new Game Menu

Venison bolognaise anyone? Dorset nurseries putting game on the menu

YOUNGSTERS at nurseries across Dorset will soon be enjoying meats such as venison and pheasant in their weekly meals. Tops…

Hayeswood First School was rated as 'good' by Ofsted inspectors

Hayeswood First School in Colehill rated as ‘good’ after Ofsted inspection

A VILLAGE school near Wimborne has been rated as ‘good’ in all areas by Ofsted inspectors. Hayeswood First School, in…

Swanage's Mowlem Theatre and the mill in Sturminster Newton are among those to receive funding

Dorset arts groups and museums handed £450,000 in funding boost

ARTS organisations and museums in Dorset have been handed more than £450,000 in funding. Dorset Council’s Organisational Revenue Support Fund…

Police are keen to trace these people after an incident in Whitecliff Park, Poole, on Boxing Day. Picture: Dorset Police

Dog walker punched after Boxing Day confrontation in Poole park

A DISPUTE among dog walkers ended with one man being punched in the face. Dorset Police are appealing for information…

MD Steve Gill, inset, has announced improvements at Bournemouth Airport

More than a million passengers at Bournemouth Airport in 2024 – as Ryanair adds destination

MORE than a million passengers are expected to travel through Bournemouth Airport in 2024. The announcement comes as Ryanair confirmed…

The building, in East Street, Blandford, will be converted with four apartments. Picture: Google

Flats plan for former Prezzo in Blandford allowed after planning appeal

PLANS to convert a former Blandford restaurant into apartments have been approved after an appeal. In June 2022, Dorset Council…