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The fire was reported at a clothes recycling bin in Cavan Crescent, Poole

Fire crews tackle clothes recycling bin blaze in Poole street

A RECYCLING bin full of clothes caught fire in Poole last night (July 31). Two crews from the town were…

Officers from Dorset Police are set to take to the waves this summer

Dorset Police set to hit the waves to tackle water-bound incidents

IT evokes images of something more akin to Miami Vice than Dorset Bobbies, but officers from Dorset Police are…

Thousands turn out as Swanage Carnival Week gets underway

THOUSANDS braved some unsettled weather for the beginning of Swanage Carnival Week. Saturday (July 29) saw the streets lined with…

A 29-year-old man was found dead at a property in Druitt Road, Christchurch. Picture: Google

Arrest in murder probe after death of man in Christchurch

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a death in Christchurch. Police were called to an address…

The building - then a military hospital - pictured when the site was a POW camp during the First World War

Homes plan for former military hospital building in Dorchester

A FORMER military hospital in Dorchester could be developed to create three homes, if plans are approved. Plans submitted to…

Dorset County Hospital, in Dorchester, received an overall score of 7.9/10

Bosses ‘proud’ of Dorset County Hospital scores in patient survey

STAFF at Dorset County Hospital ‘should be very proud’ after the results of a patient survey were released, health…

Try new skills and courses at Learnfest in Poole tomorrow

AN event showcasing courses to help people develop new skills, start a new hobby or even training for a…

The two sites would be developed as a single quarry. Picture: RBQP

Plans for huge 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington submitted

PLANS for a 330-acre quarry between Dorchester and Bovington have been submitted. The scheme, on land at Hurst Farm and…

Land owners can host 'pop-up' campsites for up to 60 days a year, under new rules

New rules make ‘pop-up’ campsites easier for landowners

LAND can be used as a campsite for up to 60 days in any calendar year without planning permission,…

The A351 through Corfe is a particularly scenic road in the South West

South West named top staycation spot – and what’s your favourite A-road?

THE South West is the top destination for people planning to holiday in the UK this year, according to…