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Victoria Community Hospital, Wimborne Picture: Dorset Council

Reduced hospital stays in Blandford and Wimborne thanks to pilot

PEOPLE in the north and east of the county are seeing a reduction in the amount…

The new system will cost £120,000 - with an ongoing £20,00 a year maintenance fee Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council “determined” to push through £120,000 recycling centre booking system

PLANS to introduce an online booking system for tips in Dorset are likely to be pushed through – despite…

The offer celebrates Armed Forces Day Picture: First Bus

Free bus travel this Saturday for Armed Forces

MEMBERS of the Armed Forces, both past and present, will be able to travel for free through FirstBus if…

Lando pictured smiling with an on-call firefighter who rescued him Picture: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

Lando the cocker spaniel rescued from reservoir in Ringwood

A COCKER spaniel that fell into a New Forest reservoir had a quick rescue by firefighters. Lando fell into a…

Police want to speak to the woman pictured: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after Jellycat toys stolen from Christchurch bookshop

A WOMAN stole more than £300 worth of Jellycat toys from a bookshop in Christchurch. Dorset Police said a woman…

Tom Manston was just 26 when he died Picture: New Forest Police

Family of man who died in Ringwood crash release heart-wrenching tribute

A MAN who died in a crash in Ringwood has been described as a “loving son, grandson and father…

The classroom was built over eight days Picture: Friends of Western Downland

Outdoor nature classroom constructed thanks to volunteers

VOLUNTEERS have helped construct an outdoor classroom for a school near Fordingbridge. Over eight days, parents, children, some school staff,…

New seafront parking charges planned for Bournemouth and Poole: Have your say

NEW parking charges could be introduced at seafronts in Bournemouth and Poole. Areas that could see these charges introduced include…

An infographic showing the impact of the council's cost of living support programme Picture: Dorset Council

£2 million boost to help people through cost of living crisis in Dorset

DORSET Council has pledged to spend £500,000 each year for the next four years to help people through the…

The horse was rescued within three hours Picture: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

Horse rescued from muddy bog in New Forest village

A HORSE that sank into a bog in a New Forest village had a lucky escape thanks to the…