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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…

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…

Thunder and lightning could hit on Friday and Saturday. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning – for heavy rain and thunder – issued for the coming days

FORDINGBRIDGE and Ringwood could see heavy, thundery rain in the coming days – with a weather warning issued. After days…

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,…

Emma Amey, of Poole, has been jailed for 20 months. Picture: Dorset Police

Poole law firm fraudster jailed after stealing £11,500 from customers

A WOMAN who used her position working at a Poole law firm to exploit vulnerable clients and take more…