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Dorset County Hospital, in Dorchester, received an overall score of 7.9/10

Bosses ‘proud’ of Dorset County Hospital scores in patient survey

STAFF at Dorset County Hospital ‘should be very proud’ after the results of a patient survey were released, health…

Try new skills and courses at Learnfest in Poole tomorrow

AN event showcasing courses to help people develop new skills, start a new hobby or even training for a…

The two sites would be developed as a single quarry. Picture: RBQP

Plans for huge 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington submitted

PLANS for a 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington have been submitted. The scheme, on land at Hurst Farm and…

Land owners can host 'pop-up' campsites for up to 60 days a year, under new rules

New rules make ‘pop-up’ campsites easier for landowners

LAND can be used as a campsite for up to 60 days in any calendar year without planning permission,…

The A351 through Corfe is a particularly scenic road in the South West

South West named top staycation spot – and what’s your favourite A-road?

THE South West is the top destination for people planning to holiday in the UK this year, according to…

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…