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Many users criticised the planned changes to the day centres Picture: Dorset Council

Decision to be made on future of Dorset day centres next year

A DECISION on how to move forward with day centres across Dorset will be taken in March next year,…

Some of the Ferndown crew on standby Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset gears up for winter with gritting crews on standby

HIGHWAYS crews in Dorset are on standby and ready to spring into action to keep our roads safe as…

The accolade is a benchmark for visitor experience quality Picture: Sherborne Museum

Sherborne Museum in the spotlight as Visit England names it a national ‘Hidden Gem’

THE team at Sherborne Museum are celebrating after the attraction was nationally recognised as a hidden gem by Visit…

Dorset Council said it will share the revised launch date of the booking system for recycling centres "in due course" Picture: Dorset Council

Rollout of recycling centre booking system in Dorset delayed

A CONTROVERSIAL rollout of a new booking system for recycling centres in Dorset will now come…

The new deli will celebrate local producers Picture: Benji Drew

Exciting plans on the horizon for new Gillingham deli

THE man behind plans for a new deli and food store near Gillingham Railway Station is…

Two cars stolen from North Dorset home

POLICE are appealing for information after two cars parked outside a house in North Dorset were…

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…

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…