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The council is preparing its plans now should funding be confirmed Picture: Dorset Council

More than £100 million could be spent on improving Dorset’s roads

DORSET could receive a £115 million funding boost for road improvements, Dorset Council has revealed.

Dorset Council said it can't share details of individual sites until the "right stage in the process" Picture: Dorset Council

78 sites could be sold off in Dorset as council looks to generate millions of pounds

78 SITES across Dorset could be sold off as the council seeks to generate millions of…

Huge solar farm could become one of Dorset’s biggest renewable projects

PLANS are being put together to create a huge solar farm on Dorset Council-owned land which…

Applications should be submitted by New Years Day Picture: GBBO

Applications open for Great British Bake Off: How to apply

BUDDING bakers across the south west are being encouraged to test their skills in the iconic…

What the renters’ rights bill means for Dorset residents

A NEW bill has been passed which is designed to give people renting their homes stronger…

Dorset's Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick said the force is working hard to reduce incidents of shoplifting Picture: Dorset Police

Shoplifting on the rise in Dorset – despite overall decrease in crime

SHOPLIFTING is on the rise in Dorset despite the county remaining one of the safest places…

What’s the worst day to move house?

WHETHER it’s triskaidekaphobia (fear of the number 13) or paraskevidekatriaphobia (fear of Friday the…

Managing partner of Blanchards Bailey Paul Dunlop Picture: Blanchards Bailey

Blanchards Bailey launches new full-service office in Weymouth

A LEADING legal firm has expanded its footprint in Dorset with the launch of a new…

Sultan Stevenson Trio performing at the festival Picture: Bob Meyrick

Swanage rallies to rescue beloved jazz festival with £15,000 lifeline

A FESTIVAL on the brink of collapse in Swanage looks to have secured its short-term future…

The team and residents handing the cheque to PAALS Picture: Care South

Purbeck animal charity handed £900 boost by Care South

AN animal charity in Purbeck that strives to improve wellbeing has received significant financial support from…