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Plaque to commemorate woman killed by bomb in Wincanton in Second World War

A WOMAN who was killed when a bomb dropped on the bank she was working at…

Daut Lulzim Danaj fled the UK in 2016 Picture: Dorset Police

Dorset drug dealer – who fled the country – now behind bars

A MAN who was involved in a major operation to supply drugs across Dorset has been…

Before and after shots of Brewery Square, (top) and Ponderosa Pictures: Dorset History Centre and Keith Mott

How landmark sites in Dorset have been reimagined to create affordable homes

A FORMER world-renowned racing pigeon centre has been transformed into bungalows and flats as Dorset Council…

Clockwise from top left Beaminster, Canford Cliffs, Wareham and Sherborne Pictures: Muddy Stilettos

Eight best places to live in Dorset: Full list

WHILE Dorset is famous for its bountiful picturesque towns and villages, a new list has put…

The former HSBC building Picture: Google

Plans approved to turn former Sherborne bank building into shops

A FORMER bank building that closed in 2015 can now be turned into two shops following…

The pub closed in 2022 Picture: Google

Plans submitted to turn last remaining pub in Dorset hamlet into houses

A CLOSED pub near Blandford could be turned into housing – despite previous plans to convert…

The hit-and-run took place last month Picture: Google

12-year-old pedestrian hit by car in Dorchester

A 12-YEAR-old girl was hit by a car in Dorchester – and the driver failed to stop at…

Husband-and-wife duo celebrate 30 years of A World of Furniture success in Blandford

A HUSBAND and wife team behind a furniture shop in Salisbury are celebrating 30 years of…

Martin Brown will be at the festival at 11.30am on November 15 Picture: Blandford Literary Festival

Meet the Horrible Histories illustrator at Blandford Literary Festival

CHILDREN – and adults – who enjoy reading about history with the nasty bits left in…

What the new store could look like from the A357 Picture: Aldi

Plans to bring new Aldi store to Sturminster Newton

BUDGET supermarket giant Aldi has confirmed it is looking at creating a new store in Sturminster…