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Those opposed to the development say the nearby GP would suffer Pictures: Hallam Land

“Stop expanding Crossways”: Plan for 145 houses comes under fire

CONTROVERSIAL plans have been put together which could see 145 houses built on land west of Crossways in Purbeck. Hallam…

The Red Arrows will take to the skies above Swanage Carnival on July 26. Picture: RAF

Red Arrows announce display at 2025 Swanage Carnival

SWANAGE Carnival is set to get an amazing aerial show this year – from the Red Arrows. The renowned RAF…

Imagine, in Sandbanks, is for sale and the former home on the site was visited by Beatle, John Lennon, inset with Aunt Mimi and son Julian. Pictures: Luxury & Prestige

Dorset home with links to John Lennon is up for sale…

A DORSET home with links to legendary Beatle John Lennon is up for sale – for a whopping £15…

Corfe Castle, in Dorset, makes the list. Picture: Gandalf The Blue/Pixabay

Dorset locations among top 10 spots for stunning sunsets

LOCATIONS in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire make the list of the top 10 places in the UK and Ireland…

Wareham firefighter bids farewell after 41 years of service

A FIREFIGHTER who has spent the last 41 years helping extinguish blazes across Dorset and Wiltshire is hanging up…

Swanage residents want an open dialogue with the hostel about their plans Picture: Jen Wright

“Talk with us”: Calls for transparency over plans to fell dozens of trees at Swanage hostel

SWANAGE residents are appealing for a youth hostel to provide more information about their plans to fell more than…

Picture: Wilkswood Reggae Festival

Two festivals near Swanage cancelled and fall into liquidation

A REGGAE festival and a popular dance festival near Swanage will not go ahead later this year. Wolkswood Reggae Festival,…

Cllr Ireland and MP Vikki Slade at a demonstration against the crossing's closure

Long-term future of Wareham rail crossing assured after funding agreement

A RAIL crossing in Wareham will be open “for the long term”, it has been announced. There had been fears…

Dolphin enables disabled people to see areas of Poole Harbour they may not normally be able to see Picture Friends of Dolphin

Poole charity Dolphin seeks support to replace vital boat for disabled passengers

A CHARITY which provides opportunities for disabled people to enjoy Poole Harbour is looking to upgrade…

The Red Arrows flying over Swanage in 2017 Picture: Swanage Carnival

Red arrows to soar over Swanage Carnival

THE Swanage skyline will be painted red, white and blue, as the Red Arrows will officially…