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Six area in and around the village have been suggested for speed limit changes Picture: Google

Speed limits could be reduced across Osmington: Have your say

OSMINGTON residents are being asked for their views on several speed limit reduction proposals across the village. Six areas in…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

Leaders accept Heart of Wessex mayor plan as part of devolution proposals

SOMERSET, Dorset and Wiltshire could have a combined mayor under a possible devolution deal. Councils in the three counties have…

A crab apple tree was planted in honour of Natalie's 80th birthday

Yarrells School community celebrates head-turned-owner’s 80th birthday

A DORSET school community came together to mark the 80th birthday of a former headteacher who went on to…

Amazing views have been restored at Upton Country Park. Picture: BCP Council

First phase of £2.3m improvement project at Upton Country Park completed

THE first phase of a £2.3 million project to restore and conserve Upton Country Park has been completed. The work…

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Black Friday: We found perfect Xmas gifts for ‘hard to buy for’ friends and family…

IT’S the most wonderful time of the year – unless you are struggling for gift ideas… We have to accept…

The incident unfolded at Munchies, in Poole. Pictures: Google/Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after door at Poole takeaway smashed in late-night incident

A MAN removed from a Poole takeaway proceeded to smash the door – causing several hundreds of pounds-worth of…

Three more arrests as police crackdown on thefts from vehicles in Dorchester

10 PEOPLE have now been arrested as police investigate a series of thefts from vehicles across Dorchester. Dorset Police said…

The Met Office has issued several weather warnings for Somerset. Picture: Met Office

Fresh weather warnings for Dorset as Storm Bert approaches

PEOPLE in Dorset are being urged to prepare for bad weather as Storm Bert approaches this weekend. The Met Office…

Parking is free in Dorset Council car parks on certain days

FREE parking in Dorset Council car parks for Christmas: Full list

CHRISTMAS shoppers in Dorset towns can enjoy free parking in the run-up to the big day, it has been…

Welcome in the festive season in Dorchester with Julia’s House Christmas carols

JULIA’S House is bringing their popular Christmas carols evening to Dorchester for the first time this year. Attendees can look…