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The pair's quoted total for roofing work amounted to a staggering £119,600 Picture: Dorset Council

Rogue roofers conned vulnerable people in Dorset out of more than £100,000

A COUPLE who made thousands of pounds by conning elderly and vulnerable people in Dorset with…

Mayor of Bournemouth Jackie Edwards cutting the tape with Sam Everard Picture: SAMEE

Ground-breaking hub for disabled entrepreneurs opens in Bournemouth

BOURNEMOUTH-based charity SAMEE has officially opened the doors to its new home, The SAMEE House, in…

The plans were refused last Thursday (August 7) Pictures: Google/ Co-op

Plans for “too bright” digital display at Co-op in Wareham refused

PLANS to create a digital display at a Co-op in Wareham have been refused following concerns it would distract…

The pub reopened on July 14 Pictures: Friends of The Elm Tree/Crowdfunder

Cheers to the village after huge fundraising campaign sees historic pub reopen

A RURAL Dorset pub has finally reopened its doors to the public following a tireless and well-supported campaign by…

The pub boasts great views Picture: Google

Purbeck pub named in Telegraph’s 500 best pubs in England

A PURBECK pub has been included in the Telegraph’s list of the best 500 pubs in England. This comes after…

Family-run business Salt Pig was founded in Wareham in 2008 Picture: Dorset Council

Salt Pig to run new café in Poole Museum – offering local produce

RENOWENED Dorset hospitality brand Salt Pig will operate a new café at Poole Museum. Located in the heart of Poole’s…

New alcohol-free cider launched by Purbeck Cider Company

AN INDEPENDENT craft cider producer nestled in the heart of the Purbeck Hills has launched a new alcohol-free tipple. Purbeck…

Lidl wants to open a number of stores in Dorset this year. Picture: Lidl GB

Lidl details Dorset towns where it wants to open new stores this year

BUDGET supermarket giant Lidl is aiming to open a number of new stores in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. New plans…

WH Smith stores in Shaftesbury, Dorchester and Swanage are set to be rebranded. Pictures: Google

WH Smith to disappear from Dorset high streets after shops sold

WH Smith is to disappear from Dorset high streets after the firm sold its shops for £76 million. Hobbycraft owner,…

Babcock has a facility in Bovington, Dorset. Picture: Google

More than 250 Dorset jobs secured in new MoD deal to maintain Army vehicles

MORE than 250 Dorset jobs have been protected by a new deal to provide British Army equipment. The government has…