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The awards ceremony takes place at Marsham Court Hotel in Bournemouth on February 6 Picture: Dorset Tourism Awards

Finalists revealed for Dorset Tourism Awards

59 BUSINESSES and organisations across Dorset have been highlighted for the work they do to further tourism in the…

The new accommodation would be developed at Langton House, Langton Matravers. Pictures: HPB Management Ltd/Dorset Council

Plans for new holiday cottages and shepherd huts at Langton Matravers

TWO holiday cottages and two shepherd huts could be developed on a landmark property near Langton Matravers, if plans…

The damage took place overnight Picture: No. 36 Gifts and Lifestyle

No.36 Gifts and Lifestyle’s window damaged in Dorchester

THE window of a Dorchester shop was damaged overnight, and police want to speak to any witnesses. The damage reportedly…

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…

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…

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…

S Bomb is based in the fisherman’s quarter of Poole Quay Picture: Bikesure

The real reason The Speedshop star Titch Cormack named his Poole garage S Bomb

EX-MILITARY man Titch Cormack has finally lifted the lid on why his vintage workshop in Poole is called S…

Parking is free in Dorset Council car parks on certain days

FREE parking in Dorset Council car parks for Christmas: Full list

CHRISTMAS shoppers in Dorset towns can enjoy free parking in the run-up to the big day, it has been…