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The plan - if accepted - can be used to help shape the future of the village Picture: Google

Wool residents asked to vote on Neighbourhood Plan

A VOTE is taking place next month which could give Wool residents more say on the future use of…

Access is changing at the DCH emergency department as work begins

Changes to emergency access at DCH as work set to start on new building

ACCESS to the Emergency Department at Dorset District Hospital will change in the coming months due to a major…

Serious sexual offences and stalking and harassment offences have decreased in Dorset over the last year Picture: Dorset Police

Households to pay more for policing in Dorset this year

DORSET households will pay more for their policing services this coming financial year. A recently approved rise to the policing…

The project will restore prime habitats for songbirds Picture: National Trust

Restoration project will help amplify nature’s chorus in Purbeck

A PROJECT to restore prime habitats for songbirds across Purbeck is underway. The National…

Police are trying to identify this man Pictures: Google/Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after car window broken in Poole and handbag stolen in broad daylight

POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to identify after a car in Poole was…

Strictly participants with winner Tom Redman and his professional partner Diana Coojacar Picture: Paul Collins

‘Strictly’ charity event in Poole raised more than £80,000 for charity

A SOLD-out fundraising gala dinner in Poole raised £80,387 for charity. 350 people packed The Lighthouse in Poole for Forest…

Police want to identify this person after an incident at Superdrug in Poole High Street. Pictures: Google/Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after teen sexually assaulted at Poole Superdrug

POLICE want to trace this person in connection with an alleged sexual assault at Superdrug in Poole. Officers said the…

395 meters of gas main along The High Street between the junctions of Jubilee Road and Days Road will be replaced Picture: Google

Swanage High Street set for 11 weeks of temporary traffic lights

SWANAGE High Street will see 11 weeks of temporary traffic lights to allow for essential gas main replacement works. The…

The man reportedly stole keys from the address

Man charged following reported bike theft in Poole

A 37-YEAR-OLD man has been charged following the reported theft of a bike in Poole. A Carrera Vengeance pedal cycle…

Spice up your summer with the Great Dorset Chilli Festival

SPICE lovers across Dorset can look forward to the return of the popular Great Dorset Chilli Festival this year. Taking…