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Fire crews called to vehicle blaze near Wareham

FIRE crews are working to extinguish a blaze after a lorry caught fire near Wareham. Crews from Bere Regis and…

The Unimog in action Picture: Swanage Fire Station

New Unimog tackles fire near Corfe Castle

A LARGE fire near Corfe Castle was brought under control thanks to the fire service’s new Unimog vehicle. Swanage Fire…

The move follows intense criticism of the plans Picture: Dorset Council

U-turn on recycling centre booking plans in Swanage and Wareham

DORSET Council has rowed back on plans to introduce a booking system for its tips – but only for…

“Significant fire” involving unattended dehumidifier at Poole home

FIRE crews were called to a Poole home following a blaze involving an unattended dehumidifier. Crews from Poole and Westbourne…

Police said a number of people were in the area at the time Picture: Google

Arrest after assault on Swanage High Street

A MAN suffered a serious head injury after he was assaulted on Swanage High Street. The attack took place at…

Police are trying to identify these two men Picture: Dorset Police

Cash stolen in Dorchester burglary as “vulnerable individuals” watch on

POLICE are trying to identify two men after cash was stolen from a home in Dorchester. Two men reportedly gained…

The vehicle arrived in April Picture: DW Fire and Rescue

New £500,000 Unimog vehicle in Wareham is helping combat heath fires

A NEW fire service vehicle has already helped stop five heath fires across Purbeck. Half a million pounds was invested…

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 First Bus…

The elections provide an opportunity to help residents shape the future of their community Picture: Dorset Council

Elections confirmed for Swanage

ELECTIONS are set to take place in Swanage next month to fill vacant seats on both Swanage Town Council…