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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…

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….

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…

Solar panels

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…

Matt Renaut managing director of Dacombes of Wimborne (centre) picking up one of his two ERT awards Picture: Dacombes of Wimborne

Dacombes of Wimborne is a double award winner in industry Oscars

WIMBORNE’S longest-running independent home electronics store, Dacombes of Wimborne, has scooped not one but…

the development consent order

“A blow to the south west”: MP reacts to plans to revoke Stonehenge tunnel permission

A MOVE by the government to revoke planning permission for a tunnel on the A303 near…