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Fears new housing targets could add over 100,000 residents to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A CAMPAIGN group has issued a stark warning that proposed government housing targets could result in a “unprecedented” population…

Two people injured in Poole car crash

TWO people have been injured in Poole following a car crash near the Hungerford roundabout. Last Wednesday, January 8, a…

Dorset Police said the criminal damage took place at the junction of Darbys Lane and Wimborne Road Picture: Google

Man arrested after shop fronts, four vehicles and telephone box damaged in Poole

A 32-YEAR-old man has been arrested after a wave of criminal damage in Poole on New Year’s Day. Two shop…

Council leaders Bill Revans (Somerset), Richard Clewer (Wiltshire) and Nick Ireland (Dorset) have expressed an interest in devolution in a joint statement

‘Heart of Wessex’ mayoral elections planned for May 2026 as part of devolution proposals

ELECTIONS to choose a ‘Heart of Wessex’ mayor are likely to take place in May 2026. Leaders of unitary authorities…

James with his instructor Nick Picture: Dorset Gliding Club

Dream comes true as Dorchester student gets his pilot’s wings – and wins award

A DORCHESTER student has achieved his dream after he performed a solo flight for the first time. James Hall, a…

The fire devastated the building last month Picture: Dorchester Fire Station

Calls to speed up clean-up operation in Dorchester following fire

DORCHESTER’S mayor is urging authorities to act “as quickly as possible” to clean up a street and carry out…

Businesses may need to invest in new recycling bins and signage as part of the new rules Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset businesses urged to take note of these changes to waste collections

NEW rules surrounding waste collections are set to come into place later this year in Dorset. Businesses and organisations will…

Dorset Council said the increase to the budget is needed as it faces increasing pressure due to the growing number of elderly people in the county who require social care support Picture: Dorset Council

Almost 5% increase to council tax proposed in Dorset

DORSET households could see their council tax rise by just under 5% from April. Councillors will today (January 9) debate…

£500,000 has now been raised Picture: Dorset County Hospital Charity

Milestone reached in Dorset County Hospital charity appeal

SIGNIFICANT enhancements to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester are one step closer after a charity appeal reached a significant…

Friends Chris Bryer-Ash and Chris Helberg are in training for their quest to run seven marathons in seven consecutive days

Friends to run seven marathons in just seven days across Dorset for charity

TWO men whose families have been affected by cancer are set to run seven back-to-back marathons in seven days…