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Dorset Local Plan: Swanage, Wool and Wareham could see hundreds of new homes built

THOUSANDS of homes could eventually be built in Dorset as the government continues to push councils into helping it…

Consultation launched to help decide where thousands of homes should go in Dorset

A CONSULTATION has been launched to help people have a say over where they think thousands of homes should…

Darren Tomes prepares to Christen the lifeboat with Rob Pullman at his side. Picture: Christine Oliver

New Swanage RNLI lifeboat named in honour of dedicated volunteer

A NEW RNLI lifeboat in Swanage has officially been named in honour of a volunteer who passed away in…

The plans were refused last Thursday (August 7) Pictures: Google/ Co-op

Plans for “too bright” digital display at Co-op in Wareham refused

PLANS to create a digital display at a Co-op in Wareham have been refused following concerns it would distract…

The scam text that has been sent out Picture: Dorchester Police

Warning after Winter Fuel Payment scam resurfaces in Dorset

DORSET residents are being asked to be vigilant after a Winter Fuel Payment scam is making the rounds. Police said…

The existing site, left, with the proposed alterations, right Pictures: Briffa Phillips Architects

Dorchester building to be converted into 23 flats and small business hub under new plans

A FORMER builder’s merchant in Dorchester could be partly demolished and converted into 23 apartments and a small business…

The Zawose Queens – Pendo and Leah Zawose – will be showcasing the fluid polyrhythms and rapturous polyphonic singing of the Gogo (aka Wagogo) people when they appear at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival Picture: Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Beard-offs, ceilidhs, world music and more all to come at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

WORLD music stars are set to descend on Dorset next week for the Purbeck Valley Folk Festival (PVFF). Held at…

Dorset shops asked to stop selling disposable BBQs to cut fire risk

RETAILERS in Dorset are being asked to no longer sell disposable barbeques in the wake of several fires. As another…

Winfrith operated between 1959 and 1992 Picture: EA

Views wanted over plans to bury radioactive waste at Winfrith

DORSET residents are being asked whether radioactive waste should be buried and left behind following the decommissioning of a…

Sibu on his birthday Picture: Monkey World

Rescue centre needs YOUR help to feed orphaned orangutan

A PRIMATE rescue centre near Wool has launched an appeal to help feed an orphaned orangutan. Bornean orang-utan Sibu Jr…