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“Difficult decisions” to be made as Dorset Council reveals £10.1m budget overspend

DORSET Council will face a challenging budget as it is on track to overspend by £10.1m this financial…

The civil war weekend Picture: National Trust/Jon Bish

Cannon fire to once again ring out around Corfe Castle  

HISTORY is coming to life at Corfe Castle next weekend. The 11th century castle will host a dramatic re-enactment of ‘The…

BCP Council wants to hear from residents Picture: BCP Council

Plans for flood defence scheme on last remaining undefended waterfront in Poole town centre

A NEW flood defence scheme is being developed in Poole town centre, the Old Town and surrounding areas to…

Dorset's oldest cinema, The Rex Picture: Google Maps

Enjoy classic silent comedy at Wareham Silent Film Weekender

ANOTHER weekend of classic silent film comedy is coming to Wareham next month. Dorset’s oldest cinema, The Rex Wareham, along…

Bryony Page, who trained at Poole Gymnastics and Trampolining Club, took home gold in the women’s trampolining Picture: Bryony Page

Olympic heroes in Poole and Christchurch praised by BCP leader

ATHLETES from Christchurch and Poole who took home medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics Games have been praised for…

Vale Road Picture: Google Maps

Nine arrested and 15 year old charged after stabbing in Poole

A 15-year old boy has been charged with grievous bodily harm following a stabbing in Vale Road in Poole. Dorset…

Some of McCarthy Stones team walking the Jurassic coastline to raise money for charity Picture: McCarthy Stone

Jurassic Coast walk raises more than £50,000 for Dorset charities supporting older people

GRASSROOT charities in Dorset that combat social isolation for those aged over 65 will receive a financial boost after…

Dolly is thankfully living a much better life following her abuse Picture: RSPCA

Cruelty to dogs on the rise in Dorset, RSPCA stats reveal

“HEARTBREAKING” new figures reveal that reports of cruelty to dogs in Dorset have risen over the past year, the…

Police hunt for four men who reportedly went for multiple joyrides on boat in Poole

POLICE are trying to identify four men who reportedly used a boat in Poole on a number of occasions…

Anthony Collyer at this year's Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

“A great weekend” say winners of Purbeck Gazette’s competition for tickets to Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

A SOMERSET couple said they were “delighted” to win the Purbeck Gazette competition for tickets for the 2024 Purbeck…