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Back British Farming Day took place on Wednesday (September 10) Picture: NFU

Majority of people in south west would pay more for higher-welfare British products, survey reveals

MORE than half of south west shoppers would pay more for British higher-welfare labelled products rather…

The Met Office said power cuts could occur Picture: Met Office

Yellow weather warning as 80mph winds set to hit south west

THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the south west…

Man charged after bank cards stolen in Poole break-in

A MAN has been charged after a Poole home was broken into which saw bank cards…

Mitchell Gregory, pictured, was jailed for 27 months Picture: Wiltshire Police

Drug driver left motorbike rider with ‘life-changing’ injuries following crash

A MAN who decided to get behind the wheel of a car while under the influence…

The bike will now be destroyed Picture: Dorchester Police

‘Adapted’ e-bike seized – with rider caught with no insurance

AN adapted e-bike will now be destroyed by police after officers spotted it on a road…

Two new mobile stations, like the one pictured, will help residents speak directly to officers about any concerns Picture: Dorset Police

Police presence to be stepped up in Swanage and Wareham with mobile stations

TWO new mobile police stations are touring Dorset to provide a more visible police presence in…

None of the houses would be classed as affordable Picture: Thrive Architects

Plans approved to build houses on former gas site in Wareham – with no affordable housing

LAND at a former gas storage site in Wareham can now be turned into houses following…

How to check if YOUR child is eligible for free school meals

CHILDREN went back to school last week- but some may be missing out on free school…

Former police officer used his position to take advantage of vulnerable junior colleague

A FORMER Dorset Police constable has been found guilty of gross misconduct after using his senior…

Police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch Picture: Google

“Life-threatening” injuries for man following Poole crash

A CAR crash in Poole left a man with “life-threatening” injuries. A black Mini…