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Police said the man was acting suspiciously outside of shops on South Street Picture: Google

Dorchester man found with suspected stolen items

POLICE arrested a Dorchester man after several suspected stolen items were found following a search.

The illustrative layout plan for the site Picture: CliftonEmerydesign

Developer returns with new plans for 50 homes in Sturminster Newton after previous refusal

REVISED plans have been unveiled for a new 50-home development in Sturminster Newton. The…

The CLT said the need for affordable housing in the area is indisputable Picture: Sixpenny Handley Community Land Trust/Adrian Morris Architecture

Plans submitted for 11 affordable homes in Dorset village

A VILLAGE in north east Dorset could see 11 affordable homes built if plans are approved….

Wincanton Racecourse: preview and tips for Saturday’s Badger Beers card

WINCANTON Racecourse hosts an early-season Premier Raceday this weekend with a seven-race card on Saturday (November…

A local man in his 40s has been charged by police Picture: Google

Man charged after break in and cigarette theft in Shaftesbury – totalling £11,000

A MAN has been charged following a break in at a shop in Shaftesbury last month.

The council is preparing its plans now should funding be confirmed Picture: Dorset Council

More than £100 million could be spent on improving Dorset’s roads

DORSET could receive a £115 million funding boost for road improvements, Dorset Council has revealed.

Travellers were faced with delays and cancellations all summer Picture: SWR

Relief for rail users as West of England Line timetable to be restored

RAIL users across the south west of England will be rejoicing as the full West of…

Councillor Ian Thorn, Wiltshire Council leader, said forecasted overspending is not acceptable, and must be rectified by "determined and vigorous" action Picture: Google

Overspend at Wiltshire Council worse than previously thought

A BLACKHOLE in Wiltshire Council’s finances has increased – partly due to the authority facing increased…

Dorset Council said it can't share details of individual sites until the "right stage in the process" Picture: Dorset Council

78 sites could be sold off in Dorset as council looks to generate millions of pounds

78 SITES across Dorset could be sold off as the council seeks to generate millions of…

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Huge solar farm could become one of Dorset’s biggest renewable projects

PLANS are being put together to create a huge solar farm on Dorset Council-owned land which…