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Actor Sir Mark Rylance is the new patron of Planet Purbeck

Oscar-winning actor becomes patron of Planet Purbeck

OSCAR-winning actor Sir Mark Rylance has become patron of the Planet Purbeck community group. Sir Mark, who recently appeared on…

Schools in Dorchester, Cerne Abbas, Powerstock and Durweston are set to offer free breakfast clubs. Pictures: Google

Dorset schools set to offer new, free breakfast clubs: Full list

YOUNG people will soon be able to attend new, free breakfast clubs at eight Dorset schools thanks to a…

Safety enforcement notices were issued over Iford Bridge Park, BCP Council said. Picture: Google

Christchurch caravan park owner fined £27,000 over safety concerns

THE owner of a caravan park near Christchurch has been fined more than £27,000 after failing to adhere to…

Officers want to trace these people after the incident in Christchurch. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after items stolen from Christchurch garden centre

POLICE are keen to trace these four people after a theft and attempted assault at a garden centre in…

The restored pier at Hamworthy Park in Poole. Picture: BCP Council

Pier in Hamworthy Park re-opens after £330,000 restoration project

THE historic Lake Pier at Hamworthy Park has re-opened following a £330,000 restoration project. Work has been taking place at…

Stephen Appleby, of Corfe Mullen, has been jailed for five years. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Corfe Mullen man jailed for raping former partner in her home

STEPHEN Appleby – of Corfe Mullen – has been jailed for five years after raping his former partner -…

A before and after of restored fingerposts in Dorset. Pictures: Dorset CPRE

Iconic Dorset fingerposts – which even appear in Only Fools and Horses – being restored

AN iconic image of Dorset – one which has even graced millions of TV screens in iconic comedy classic…

Controversial evening parking charge plan for Dorset ‘paused’ pending review

CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce evening charges at council-owned car parks in Dorset have been ‘paused’. At a meeting…

South Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton carrying out his HIV self-test

MP joins HIV self-testing drive – and urges South Dorset to take part

SOUTH Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton this week joined Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer – and tested himself for HIV. The…

Access is changing at the DCH emergency department as work begins

Changes to emergency access at DCH as work set to start on new building

ACCESS to the Emergency Department at Dorset District Hospital will change in the coming months due to a major…