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More homes planned for Dorset village on edge of approved 140 house estate

CROSSWAYS could see a further nine homes built on the edge of a planned 140 house ‘urban extension’ to…

Dorset celebrates new Lord-Lieutenant cadets  

FIVE new cadets have been appointed as Lord-Lieutenant cadets in Dorset for the coming year. The annual honour highlights cadets…

Project helps Purbeck youngsters explore nature

PUPILS have been immersing themselves with the natural beauty Purbeck has to offer thanks to the success of a…

Dorset bikers get revved up for a cause as £8,000 raised for charity

A MOTORBIKE ride out raised more than £8,000 for the life-saving charity DocBike which helps people injured in motorbike…

Man throws dog poo at walker’s face in Poole

A MAN reportedly threw a bag of dog faeces at another dog walker in Poole before attacking her further. Police…

Youngsters can learn hands-on stunt skills at Purbeck Film Festival

THE next generation of stunt man and women can learn from some of the industry’s very best at this…

Hollywood director Sam Mendes to open Purbeck Film Festival

HOLYWOOD film director and Academy Award winner Sir Sam Mendes will launch this year’s Purbeck Film Festival. Mendes is well…

Bike theft in Dorchester sparks police appeal

POLICE have issued images of three men they would like to speak to in connection with a bike theft…

Man charged after alleged assault in Upton

A MAN has been hospitalised after being “punched in the face” in Upton, police say. Dorset Police said they received…

Dorchester town centre pedestrian crossings to be upgraded

TWO pedestrian crossings first installed 20 years ago in Dorchester’s town centre will be upgraded – with work starting…