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Worst areas for drink-driving in Dorset revealed: Full list

DORSET has seen a shocking number of drink-driving offences in the past year, according to new data. A new investigation…

Controversial evening parking charge plan for Dorset ‘paused’ pending review

CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce evening charges at council-owned car parks in Dorset have been ‘paused’. At a meeting…

South Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton carrying out his HIV self-test

MP joins HIV self-testing drive – and urges South Dorset to take part

SOUTH Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton this week joined Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer – and tested himself for HIV. The…

Wareham Whalers presenting the final cheque for £1,374 to representatives of RNLI fundraising groups from Poole, Mudeford, Wareham and Weymouth Picture: Wareham Whalers

Wareham Whalers raise thousands for RNLI by telling its story through shanties

A SEA shanty group has been telling the story of the RNLI and its volunteers to mark its 200th…

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…