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Senior Dorset Councillors visit new housing developments in Verwood and Alderholt

Disability charity Diverse Abilities issues rallying call for volunteers to join its ranks for the coming year

“We’re blown away by the support” says Home-Start Wessex after raising £10k+ in the Big Give Challenge

Cash boost for Dorset Police as government announces increased funding of up to £191.8 million

Bournemouth University students contribute to the latest episode of Time Team

Dorset Council wins global award for business support system

£9.2 million boost to help prevent homelessness and support rough sleepers across BCP Council area

Winners announced for the Bournemouth Business Awards 2025 at the end of Bournemouth Pier

Police say Dorset is one of the safest areas to live, work and visit following latest crime statistics

Driver gets suspended sentence after causing death of 18-year-old Laionie Kennard from Verwood

Turnaround for BCP Council Children’s Services after government inspectors rate them as ‘good’

Fines for leaving items outside a residential home set to be reduced in a bid to tackle fly-tipping

Human remains found in Sussex following search for missing man from east Dorset