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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…

A final decision will be made next week Picture: BCP Council

£6m plan to strengthen Poole Bridge and Twin Sails

TWO iconic bridges in Poole are set to see a £6 million investment to ensure they stand the test…

Police are keen to speak to any witnesses Picture: Google

Lorry crash near Wareham sees driver taken to hospital

A DRIVER was taken to hospital after a crash between a lorry and a car near Wareham yesterday. A black…

Judges commended the use of sustainable practices Picture: Swanage Town Council

Swanage Beach Gardens retains national award

BEACH Gardens in Swanage has once again been recognised as one of the best-maintained parks in the UK. It was…

King George's Play Area Picture: Swanage Town Council

Wasp warning at Swanage play area

THE public are being advised to take care following reports of “a significant number” of wasps taking up a…

Cllr Bill Revans (Somerset Council), cllr Ian Thorn (Wiltshire Council), cllr Millie Earl (BCP Council) and cllr Nick Ireland (Dorset Council) Pictures: BCPC/DC/SC/WC

Wessex council leaders push again for devolution

COUNCIL leaders across the Wessex area are once again pushing for devolution and the creation of a Mayoral…