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The fireworks display is raising money for a children's cancer ward at Southampton Hospital Picture: JustGiving/Rosie Cook

Firework display to light up the sky in memory of Zoe

THE night sky above Steeple Langford will be a sea of colour as a firework display…

The Labour government put the plans on ice last year despite £160 million being spent on the project to date Picture: National Highways

Council leaders condemn “damaging and short-sighted” plans to revoke Stonehenge tunnel planning permission

COUNCIL leaders across Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) have united to heavily…

Police are appealing for anyone who sees the vehicle pictured to get in contact Picture Dorset Police

Cars stolen from North Dorset farm

POLICE have released an image of Mitsubishi that was stolen from a farm in North Dorset…

Dorset remains one of the safest places to live in the UK according to crime reported Picture: Dorset Police

Cash stolen from till in late-night burglary near Dorchester

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two people smashed their way into a cafe near Dorchester…

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.