Planning

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…

Poppy Appeal coordinator Nicky Rudd Picture Padua Communications/Fiona Moorey

Fordingbridge’s Poppy Appeal now taking requests from businesses

THE team behind this year’s Poppy Appeal in Fordingbridge is now taking requests from local businesses and organisations. Managing director…

Lidl wants to open a number of stores in Dorset this year. Picture: Lidl GB

Lidl set to open new store in Poole

LIDL has been granted planning permission to open up a new store in Poole. The new store is set to…

The houses would be on the edge of the Steamer Point Nature Reserve Picture: Pennyfarthing Homes

Plans approved to bring “unique” coastal homes to Christchurch

PLANS to turn derelict buildings in Christchurch into 10 contemporary coastal homes have been approved. Pennyfarthing Homes now has planning…

Previous plans tried to convert the building into a restaurant Picture: Google

Flat planned for former Upton funeral directors

A FORMER funeral directors in Upton could be converted into a one-bed flat if plans are approved. Neya Property Holdings…

Third boy charged with raping girl, 14, in Fordingbridge

A THIRD boy has been charged with the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Fordingbridge. The incident occurred on land…

Jordan Wilkes has been jailed for 30 years for the Christchurch attack. Picture: Dorset Police

Jordan Wilkes stabbed girl, 9, three times in “parent’s worst nightmare” attack in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH man Jordan Wilkes – who researched the Southport attacks before stabbing a nine-year-old girl in Christchurch – has…

An artist's impression of the new development Picture: Pennyfarthing

164 new houses to be built in New Milton – and 50% will be affordable

NEW Milton will see 164 new homes built to the north west of the town. Developer Pennyfarthing…

Woman sexually assaulted while walking dog in Ferndown

A WOMAN in her 60s was sexually assaulted while walking her dog in Ferndown. Police are appealing for witnesses or…

The plan - if accepted - can be used to help shape the future of the village Picture: Knowlton Parish Council

Wimborne St Giles residents asked to vote on Neighbourhood Plan

A VOTE is taking place next month which could give Wimborne St Giles residents more say on the future…