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The changes are set to come in by autumn Picture: Dorset Council

Want to visit a Household Recycling Centre in Dorset? You’ll soon need to book online

PEOPLE wishing to visit a Household Recycling Centre (HRC) in Dorset will soon be asked to…

The MP made sure to get stuck in Picture: Yeovil Sea Cadets

MP makes waves with Yeovil Sea Cadets

SPIRITS were high amongst the Yeovil Sea Cadets as they welcomed two very special guests. Yeovil MP…

Cllr Fiona Cullen and resident Zoe Matthews who suggested the idea Picture: Gillingham Town Council

Letters to Heaven post box in Gillingham allows those grieving to send messages to loved ones

GILLINGHAM is the latest town to adopt a Letters to Heaven post box, which provides a space for reflection…

Cllr Fiona Cullen at Lodden Lakes Play Area Picture: Gillingham Town Council

Gillingham play area now under town council ownership

THE Lodden Lakes play area in Gillingham is now in public ownership. This comes after the successful transfer of the…

Much of Somerset and Dorset could see heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for much of Somerset and Dorset: Here’s where

THE recent humid spell in Somerset and Dorset is set to break tomorrow – with a weather warning issued…

The Gillshed bat boxes have welcomed some rare bat species Pictures: Dorset Wildlife Trust

Rare bat spotted in Gillingham Men’s Shed-made bat boxes

A RARE whiskered bat has been spotted flourishing in Gillingham thanks to the work of the local men’s shed. While…

The Dorchester branch (pictured) will close on October 22 Picture: Google

Dorchester and Bridport NatWest branches to close

BOTH the Dorchester and Bridport NatWest banks will close their doors later this year. NatWest has announced a string of…

Bull killed and several injured after crash near Sturminster Marshall

A BULL was killed following a late-night crash with a lorry and a car near Sturminster Marshall. Dorset Police said…

DCH Charity patron Kate Adie was among guests at the groundbreaking ceremony. Picture: DCH

Work starts on the main phase of new £100m Dorset County Hospital building

WORK on a new £100 million Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has…

The walkers will travel from Weymouth to Wincanton - a 40-mile hike Picture: GYSUK

Celebrating one year of Wincanton Community Hub – with a 40-mile hike

THE team behind a community hub in Wincanton are celebrating one year of being open – and they’re marking…