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The plans will see an upgrade to the café's shopfront Picture: Google

Fortes Café Italia in Swanage to see upgraded, more accessible entrance

A CAFE at the back of the Mowlem Theatre in Swanage is set for a new shopfront that will…

Mighty Hikers at the start line Picture: Macmillan

Jurassic Coast hikers raise more than £900,000 to support people with cancer

MORE than 2,100 hikers did something mighty for Macmillan over the weekend of July 5, by taking on the…

Dorset Council said the increase to the budget is needed as it faces increasing pressure due to the growing number of elderly people in the county who require social care support Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council fires 11 officers after audit exposes undeclared gifts and inflated costs

11 DORSET Council officers have been sacked after a report brought to light a…

Police appeal after jewellery stolen in Osmington and Crossways

POLICE have launched an investigation after jewellery was stolen from Osmington and Crossways. Dorchester Police said the Osmington burglary took…

The drivers of the other vehicles were unharmed Picture: Google

Motorbike rider dies in multi-vehicle crash near Swyre

A MAN in his 50s sadly died after the motorbike he was riding crashed with two cars near Bridport…

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…