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Dorset’s housing target is “excessive, misguided and threatens environment” says campaign group 

AN additional 93,000 homes could be built across Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch (BCP) in the next 15 years.

Power tools stolen after Swanage vehicle break in

THIEVES broke into a vehicle in Swanage and stole power tools on Kings Road West.  The vehicle,…

“Dedicated supporter” of RNLI from Poole leaves £100,000 donation in her will 

A GENEROUS supporter of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution…

Mr Eyres walked away with a silver medal Picture: Paralympics GB

Silver medal for Poole Harbour Canoe Club’s Jack Eyers

POOLE Harbour Canoe Club star, Jack Eyers, walked away from Paralympics 2024 with a silver medal, only narrowly missing…

Fire jumping motorbikes, stunt horse riders and alpacas – Dorset County Show had it all

THOUSANDS of showgoers braved the rainy weather as they flocked to the Dorset County Show near Dorchester to enjoy…

Paul Dempsey Picture: Dorset Council

New director of children’s services appointed at Dorset Council

THE newly appointed director of children’s services at Dorset Council, Paul Dempsey, said he wants to make Dorset “a…

Large boulders have already fallen from the cliff Picture: Lulworth and Durdle Door Rangers

Warning as boulders fall from cliff at Lulworth Cove

HEAVY rain is causing large boulders to fall from Lulworth Cove, beach rangers have said. Lulworth and Durdle Door Rangers…

“Difficult decisions” to be made as Dorset Council reveals £10.1m budget overspend

DORSET Council will face a challenging budget as it is on track to overspend by £10.1m this financial…

The civil war weekend Picture: National Trust/Jon Bish

Cannon fire to once again ring out around Corfe Castle  

HISTORY is coming to life at Corfe Castle next weekend. The 11th century castle will host a dramatic re-enactment of ‘The…

BCP Council wants to hear from residents Picture: BCP Council

Plans for flood defence scheme on last remaining undefended waterfront in Poole town centre

A NEW flood defence scheme is being developed in Poole town centre, the Old Town and surrounding areas to…