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Conservatives saw victory in all three seats Picture: Dorset Council

Swanage elections: results declared as Conservatives sweep to victory

TWO new Conservative councillors are set to join the ranks of Swanage Town Council, while a new Conservative councillor…

Dorset remains one of the safest places to live in the UK according to crimes reported Picture: Dorset Police

REVEALED: Where does Dorset rank in the safest places to live in the UK?

NEW data puts Dorset as one of the safest places to live in the UK. The data from the Office…

Staff and volunteers celebrating the awards Picture: BCP Council

Poole’s beloved parks recognised among UK’s best

POOLE Park and Upton Country Park are officially among some of the country’s best parks. This comes…

BCP Council said the sale will allow millions to be reinvested into supporting frontline services Picture: BCP Council

Poole Civic Centre to be sold for £5m as redevelopment looms

POOLE’S Civic Centre will be sold after Dorset Council accepted a £5.25 million offer from developers. The former civic centre…

An order banning the lighting of fires and barbecues had been expanded to cover more areas of the county's heathland and forests in a bid to prevent wildfires Picture: Dorset Council

Overnight camping ban for Studland Beach to reduce anti-social behaviour

OVERNIGHT camping on Studland Beach has now been banned as part of efforts to protect the sensitive coastal environment. Anyone…

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…

Dorset Council plans to save £10 million: Here’s how

STREAMLINING customer services and not filling roles when people leave could see Dorset Council recoup up to £10 million…

The emergency phone at Anvil Point proved vital to the rescue, Swanage Coastguard said Picture: Swanage Coastguard Rescue Team

ANOTHER climber rescued near Anvil Point

SWANAGE Coastguard was called out to rescue a climber that had gotten stuck near Anvil Point at the weekend. This…

Life-changing injuries for man, 70s, following e-bike crash in Wareham

A MAN in his 70s was left with injuries described as life-changing after an e-bike and an e-scooter crashed…

Three others were taken to hospital with serious injuries Picture: Google

Teenager fighting for his life following Dorchester crash

A TEENAGER suffered life-threatening injuries following a two-car crash in Dorchester. A grey Hyundai i10 and a grey Mercedes Benz…