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A weather warning is in place for Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset until 6pm. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning in place as heavy rain causes problems on the roads

A WEATHER warning remains in place across Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset today as heavy rain continues to batter the…

Air Ambulance calls for Christmas donations after record incidents

DORSET and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) has launched its first-ever Christmas appeal, in a bid to raise…

The Plankbridge Hut House is available for £95,000

See inside the tiny £95,000 house that could solve the housing crisis…

FANCY living – or working – in a hut on wheels? A Dorset company, inspired by a landmark barn in…

Jobs promising pay for reviewing films at home are deemed 'too good to be true'

Police warning over scammers offering jobs for home movie reviewers

FILM fans are being warned against a social media scam offering paid review work. The made-up job adverts, offering people…

Dorset Police has released a series of posters for businesses this Christmas. Picture: Dorset Police

Police campaign to boost business and shopper safety this Christmas

A NEW police campaign is helping people – and businesses – in Dorset have a Safer Christmas. The initiative, from…

The Lift Legend initiative offers free soft drinks to designated drivers at pubs and clubs in Dorset. Picture: Dorset Police

Free soft drinks for designated drivers in Purbeck this Christmas: Here’s where

DESIGNATED drivers can claim free soft drinks at dozens of pubs and clubs this Christmas. Dorset Police has launched the…

Low-income households in the Dorset Council area can apply for support in the form of supermarket vouchers. Picture: Dorset Council

Supermarket vouchers on offer to low-income Dorset households: How to apply

DORSET households struggling during the cost-of-living crisis will be able to apply for supermarket vouchers next week. Round 4 of…

Controversial Wareham wind turbines – your questions answered by landowner

AFTER decades of legal wrangling and planning paralysis, four wind turbines are being installed near Wareham. The project has seen…

The new training facility would be built at Weymouth Fire Station. Picture: Google

New firefighter training centre plan for Dorset town revealed

A NEW fire service training centre could be built in Dorset. Plans have been submitted to Dorset Council by the…

Volunteers at the Kimmeridge Wild Seas Centre. Picture: Phil Abraham/Dorset Wildlife Trust

Dorset Wildlife Trust looking for Purbeck volunteers

NATURE-minded people are being urged to volunteer for a Dorset charity. The Dorset Wildlife Trust is appealing for people aged…