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St Mary's Church, in Ferndown, has applied for permission to install solar panels on the church roof

Ferndown church applies for permission to install solar panels on the roof

FUNDRAISING campaigns for the church roof are common – but one Dorset parish has applied for permission to install…

Coats, hats and gloves collected for Dorset children: Where to collect and donate

COATS, hats and gloves for children in Dorset are being donated to help those in need this winter. With the…

A total of 490 new homes could be built between Blandford and Pimperne

Plan for 490 new homes between Blandford and Pimperne approved

A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build 490 new homes between Blandford and Pimperne has been approved -…

Dorset Police officers responded to reports of a fight in Church Street, Wimborne

Man suffers facial injuries in Wimborne fight

A MAN suffered “significant facial injuries” after a fight in Wimborne. At around 10.45pm on Friday (October 20), police officers…

A team from the DCCF's regular fundraising bowling events.

Breakthrough cervical cancer treatment welcomed by Dorset charity

A DORSET charity has hailed a breakthrough treatment for cervical cancer, revealed at a major medical conference. The treatment was…

The alleged robbery took place in forest behind Morrisons in Verwood. Picture: Google

Teen, 15, robbed in woods behind Verwood Morrisons

A 15-YEAR-OLD was allegedly assaulted by a gang in a Verwood forest. The teen suffered injuries to his face and…

James Raeburn sadly died after a crash in Julians Road, Wimborne. Picture: Dorset Police

Family tribute to cyclist James Raeburn who died in Wimborne crash

THE family of a man who died after a crash in Wimborne have paid tribute to an “amazing and…

The application is for the rear of the Three Kings restaurant, in Salisbury Street, Blandford - pictured here in June. Picture: Google

Blandford restaurant applies for permission for outdoor seating area

A BLANDFORD restaurant is hoping to install an outside seating area. The Three Kings eatery, in Salisbury Street, has submitted…

Suspected cannabis plants were seized after a raid at a property in Totton. Picture: Hampshire Police

Cannabis and cash seized in New Forest police drug crackdown

CANNABIS and cash were seized during a week-long drug crackdown on county lines operations in the New Forest. Hampshire &…

The Remembrance Day Service in Wimborne is set for Sunday, November 12

Details announced for Wimborne Remembrance Day Service

WIMBORNE will unite in remembrance during a special service next month. At 3pm on Sunday, November 12, a Remembrance Day…