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The Knighton Countryside team with managing director (second from right) and Mike Dennis from Trading Standards (right) Picture: Dorset Council

Gardeners step in to clear Dorchester man’s garden for free after he was conned out of £30,000

A VICTIM of rogue traders who was left with no savings after he was quoted a bloated price for…

Water voles have been recorded on several sites on the heaths Picture: Terry Bagley

Pictures: Nature is thriving on Purbeck Heaths – five years after efforts started

VOLUNTEERS have revealed a remarkable resurgence of wildlife on the Purbeck Heaths just five years after the UK’s first-ever…

Many users criticised the planned changes to the day centres Picture: Dorset Council

Decision to be made on future of Dorset day centres next year

A DECISION on how to move forward with day centres across Dorset will be taken in March next year,…

Some of the Ferndown crew on standby Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset gears up for winter with gritting crews on standby

HIGHWAYS crews in Dorset are on standby and ready to spring into action to keep our roads safe as…

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward to help their investigation Picture: Google

Three teens hurt in serious car crash near Wareham

AN 18-year-old woman is recovering in hospital following a serious car crash near Wareham yesterday (November…

The council is preparing its plans now should funding be confirmed Picture: Dorset Council

More than £100 million could be spent on improving Dorset’s roads

DORSET could receive a £115 million funding boost for road improvements, Dorset Council has revealed.

Dorset Council said it can't share details of individual sites until the "right stage in the process" Picture: Dorset Council

78 sites could be sold off in Dorset as council looks to generate millions of pounds

78 SITES across Dorset could be sold off as the council seeks to generate millions of…

Huge solar farm could become one of Dorset’s biggest renewable projects

PLANS are being put together to create a huge solar farm on Dorset Council-owned land which…

Applications should be submitted by New Years Day Picture: GBBO

Applications open for Great British Bake Off: How to apply

BUDDING bakers across the south west are being encouraged to test their skills in the iconic…

What the renters’ rights bill means for Dorset residents

A NEW bill has been passed which is designed to give people renting their homes stronger…