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PICTURES: Fans flock to 15th Camp Bestival at Lulworth Castle

CAMP Bestival Dorset is underway. The 15th edition of the festival, founded by DJ Rob da Bank, opened its gates…

Nathan works on Hilda's new tattoo

Hilda ticks ‘getting a tattoo’ off her bucket list – at 89

SOME of us have a ‘bucket list’ of things we’d like to try before our time is up. And for…

The Dorset Sunflower Trail opens on July 28 at Maiden Castle Farm near Dorchester

Dorchester sunflower trail opening tomorrow after surprise bloom

A SPECTACULAR sunflower trail is opening early – after a surprise bloom. Organisers at Maiden Castle Farm near Dorchester, will…

Changes are on the way at libraries in Dorset

New opening hours for Dorset libraries move a step closer: Check yours

LIBRARIES in Dorset could see changes to their opening hours under new plans. Dorset Council’s new library strategy was approved…

The video aims to raise awareness and funds for the Forest Holmes Hospice Charity

Hospice charity launches animated video in bid to raise awareness and funds

A HOSPICE charity serving people in Purbeck and beyond has taken to animation in a bid to raise awareness…

Police warning after five garage break-ins in Poole area

POLICE have issued a warning after five garage break-ins in the Poole area. Officers are urging the public to remain…

Ambulance service in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire hit by cyber attack

THE ambulance service serving Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset has been hit by a cyber attack. The South Western Ambulance Service…

The Mega Slip and Slide attraction is between Wimborne and Corfe Mullen

Planning sought for Wimborne slip and slide that’s already open

A PLANNING application has been submitted for a slip and slide attraction near Wimborne – that is already open. The…

Police want to trace this person in connection with the theft of a van in Dorchester. Picture: Dorset Police

Police issue CCTV appeal after Dorchester van theft

POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a person they would like to trace in connection with a van…

The former council offices in Weymouth are set to be demolished. Picture: Dorset Council

Former council offices in Weymouth to be demolished for regeneration

FORMER council offices will be demolished as part of a multi-million pound regeneration project. A plan to knock down the…