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Dorset residents are being reminded they can register to vote by post at next year's elections

Residents urged to register to vote ahead of 2024 Dorset elections

PEOPLE are being reminded they can apply to vote by post in elections set to take place next year. Voters…

Sam Craddock with his bronze and silver medals from the West Dorset Swimming Club Gala 2022

Dorset swimmer with Down Syndrome chases Paralympic dream

TEENAGE swimming sensation, Sam Craddock, who has Down Syndrome, is making waves in and out the pool…

The Belvedere Singers will stage their Christmas Concert in Swanage on December 9

Belvedere Singers announce Christmas concert in Swanage

SWANAGE-based choir the Belvedere Singers is preparing for its annual Christmas concert. This year, the event is scheduled for Saturday,…

Chris Thomas, chair of trustees, with volunteers Anne Luke and Rowena Wilkes, and CEO Kathy Fryatt-Banks

Volunteers thanked for 10 years supporting families at Home-Start Wessex

A CHARITY that supports families thanked staff, volunteers and supporters at a special event after enduring its “toughest year…

The DBA Motor Show returns to Lulworth Castle in May 2024

Dorset Blind Association Motor Show set for return in May 2024

PETROLHEADS rejoice – the Dorset Blind Association Motor Show is returning to Lulworth Castle. The event is…

Christmas in Wareham is set to take place on December 10

Wareham Christmas Parade details announced

DETAILS of this year’s Wareham Christmas Parade have been announced. Festive revellers can enjoy a night of fun, including floats,…

UPDATE: Police confirm Poole man Alex Errington has been found

UPDATE: Dorset Police have confirmed Alex Errington has been located. POLICE have appealed for help tracing missing Poole man,…

The crash happened at the Stadium roundabout in Dorchester, Dorset Police said. Picture: Google

Man hurled abuse before leaving scene of Dorchester crash, say police

A DRIVER hurled abuse at a fellow motorist after a crash before leaving the scene, police said. The incident happened…

Members of the Upton in Bloom committee at the RHS awards ceremony in Wisley in September

Purbeck town wins blooming big at horticulture awards

A PURBECK town is celebrating after a blooming marvellous result at an annual awards. Upton In Bloom, which plants and…

Cllr Ferrari was a long-standing member of Dorset Council

Cabinet tribute after death of Dorset Councillor Tony Ferrari

A DORSET councillor has died after collapsing while jogging. It is understood Tony Ferrari, who represented the Littlemoor and Preston…