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Police said a number of people were in the area at the time Picture: Google

Arrest after assault on Swanage High Street

A MAN suffered a serious head injury after he was assaulted on Swanage High Street. The attack took place at…

Police are trying to identify these two men Picture: Dorset Police

Cash stolen in Dorchester burglary as “vulnerable individuals” watch on

POLICE are trying to identify two men after cash was stolen from a home in Dorchester. Two men reportedly gained…

The vehicle arrived in April Picture: DW Fire and Rescue

New £500,000 Unimog vehicle in Wareham is helping combat heath fires

A NEW fire service vehicle has already helped stop five heath fires across Purbeck. Half a million pounds was invested…

The new system will cost £120,000 - with an ongoing £20,00 a year maintenance fee Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council “determined” to push through £120,000 recycling centre booking system

PLANS to introduce an online booking system for tips in Dorset are likely to be pushed through – despite…

The offer celebrates Armed Forces Day Picture: First Bus

Free bus travel this Saturday for Armed Forces

MEMBERS of the Armed Forces, both past and present, will be able to travel for free through First Bus…

The elections provide an opportunity to help residents shape the future of their community Picture: Dorset Council

Elections confirmed for Swanage

ELECTIONS are set to take place in Swanage next month to fill vacant seats on both Swanage Town Council…

An infographic showing the impact of the council's cost of living support programme Picture: Dorset Council

£2 million boost to help people through cost of living crisis in Dorset

DORSET Council has pledged to spend £500,000 each year for the next four years to help people through the…

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Wareham Road to close TONIGHT

THE Furzebrook Road in Wareham is set to close from 7pm tonight (June 24). Dorset Police is closing the road…

The new system is set to be introduced in autumn Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council claims hundreds of thousands of pounds can be saved with new recycling centre booking system

A MOVE to introduce an online booking system for recycling centres in Dorset has been met with anger -…

Dorset’s Masterchef contestant George Williams is holding a demo at the festival Picture: Wimborne BID

Wimborne Food Festival to serve up a huge menu of mouth-watering attractions

FOODIES will be flocking to Wimborne later this year as the town’s popular food festival returns for its second…