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The UK Government's Levelling Up fund

More than £6 million available for Dorset business and community projects

LEVELLING up cash will be available for Dorset businesses, community groups and organisations from next week. 

Changing Places room at Knoll Beach Studland Bay Dorset. National Trust Image. Fleur Castell

New, larger disabled toilet installed at National Trust Studland

THE National Trust has installed a new, larger toilet at Knoll Beach in Studland to improve accessibility. Called a Changing…

The Square Bistro in Poundbury is on the move - but only next door. Picture: Google

Popular Poundbury restaurant on the move – to the premises next door!

A POPULAR Poundbury eatery is moving – to the premises next door. The Square Bistro has revealed it is relocating…

A bid to rebuild Swanage Skatepark has been launched. Picture: SSCP

Swanage Skatepark design brief sent out after consultation

SWANAGE’S new skatepark has moved a step closer after suggestions from skaters and residents were put forward. From July to…

A property was targeted in Alder Road, Poole, Dorset Police said. Picture: Google

Window and vehicle damaged in Poole attempted break-in

WOULD-BE burglars damaged a window and a vehicle at a property in Poole. Police said at around 11pm on Wednesday,…

Bereavement support on offer at cafe gatherings

BEREAVEMENT support will be on offer at drop-in sessions in Weymouth and Dorchester this month. Bereavement Cafes offering advice and…

The crash happened in Ringwood Road, near Dorchester Road, in Poole. Picture: Google

Man in his 60s killed in crash on Ringwood Road in Poole

A MAN died after a crash in Poole this morning (Monday, December 4). The incident happened in Ringwood Road, near…

A weather warning is in place for Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset until 6pm. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning in place as heavy rain causes problems on the roads

A WEATHER warning remains in place across Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset today as heavy rain continues to batter the…

The incident unfolded near the Park Street car park in Weymouth, police said. Picture: Google

Group threatened driver with knife and women injured after Weymouth incident

A GROUP of people walked around Weymouth provoking fights and assaulting bystanders, police said, with two women injured. Detectives are…

Air Ambulance calls for Christmas donations after record incidents

DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) has launched its first-ever Christmas appeal, in a bid to raise…