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The state the garden was left in after the rogue traders "work" Picture: Dorset Council

Rogue traders defrauded vulnerable man out of £36,000 – for trimming hedges in Dorchester

AN ELDERLY man was intimidated into paying way over the odds for a hedge trimming service…

The community gathered at the lifeboat station to mark the occasion Picture Swanage Lifeboat Station

Swanage RNLI celebrates 150 years of saving lives

A CORNERSTONE of Swanage life was celebrated at the weekend as the community came together for…

At least 10 fire-related fatalities involving e-bikes in the UK were recorded in just one year Picture: DWFR

E-bike safety warning: Hidden risks riders may not know about

E-BIKE riders are being urged to take extra care after two bikes recently caught fire in…

Sherborne has come out on top Pictures: Muddy Stilettos

Best places to live in Dorset ranked: Full list

DORSET has an abundance of picturesque towns and villages – but a new list has ranked…

Police clocked him travelling at 52mph in a 30mph zone Picture: Dorset Roads Policing

Motorcyclist caught speeding in Poole – while wearing hoodie making fun of speed limits

A MOTORCYCLIST had an awkward encounter with police in Poole after they caught him speeding while…

Back British Farming Day took place on Wednesday (September 10) Picture: NFU

Majority of people in south west would pay more for higher-welfare British products, survey reveals

MORE than half of south west shoppers would pay more for British higher-welfare labelled products rather…

The Met Office said power cuts could occur Picture: Met Office

Yellow weather warning as 80mph winds set to hit south west

THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the south west…

Man charged after bank cards stolen in Poole break-in

A MAN has been charged after a Poole home was broken into which saw bank cards…

Mitchell Gregory, pictured, was jailed for 27 months Picture: Wiltshire Police

Drug driver left motorbike rider with ‘life-changing’ injuries following crash

A MAN who decided to get behind the wheel of a car while under the influence…

The bike will now be destroyed Picture: Dorchester Police

‘Adapted’ e-bike seized – with rider caught with no insurance

AN adapted e-bike will now be destroyed by police after officers spotted it on a road…