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The current signs compared to the ones proposed by J. Holland and Sons Pictures: Salmon Planning Company

Plan for illuminated sign at Swanage Funworld Amusements refused

PLANS to bring the branding of Funworld Amusements in Swanage under one roof have hit a snag as planning…

Cllr Richard Biggs hands over the keys to Liam Botting, managing director and Anthony Culshaw, technical director at Britlif, joined by Justin Ives, managing director, Spetisbury Construction who built the units Picture: Dorset Council

Winfrith company, Britlift, expands with move into new industrial unit near Wool

WINFRITH-based company Britlift is the first company to move into the brand-new units at the Dorset Innovation Park. Hailed as…

Police are now appealing for witnesses Picture: Google

Serious injury for man in 60s following hit-and-run near Upton

A MAN in his 60s suffered a serious leg injury after a car hit a vehicle near Upton before…

The events raised more than £23,000 for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care's family support and bereavement service Picture: Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Community spirit shines bright at charity candle events in Poole and Swanage

MOVING candlelight remembrance events in Poole and Swanage raised more than £23,000 for charity. The events took place at Poole…

“Linda was angelic and positively affected all who knew her", her husband said Picture: Dorset Police

Husband’s heartbreaking tribute after Linda Hesford, 24, dies in Poole car crash

THE husband of a woman who died while walking on the A35 Upton bypass has issued a tribute. 24-year-old Linda…

No date has been given for the closure as of yet Picture: Google

Poole Cineworld one of six to close across UK: see full list

CINEWORLD in Poole will close in January 19, it has been announced. The Poole branch is on a list of…

The fire collapsed The Gorge Café Picture: Dorchester Fire Station 

Street in Dorchester reopens after fire devastates café

FIREFIGHTERS worked through the night to extinguish a blaze that ripped through a building in Dorchester. Trinity Street and South…

Puppies were found cramped in an area under the stairs Picture: Dorset Council

Dorchester pet breeders made more than £34,000 selling animals illegally

A FATHER and daughter in Dorchester made more than £34,000 after breeding and selling puppies and kittens illegally. 25-year-old Ebony…

Man comes forward after fail-to-stop car crash in Poole

A MAN has made himself known to police after a vehicle failed to stop following a car crash in…

The fire devastated the building last month Picture: Dorchester Fire Station

“Serious fire” in Dorchester partially collapses building

AROUND 50 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a commercial property in Dorchester today (December 12). A fire broke out…