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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

“I’m very excited” says former theatre school student as he returns to hometown in the Rocky Horror Show

Dorset Council advertises for new Chief Executive paying up to £200,000 a year

No time to waste as businesses and workplaces are reminded about new recycling rules from March

“We are grateful to the people of Dorset for showing the magic of Christmas is very much alive and well”

Beware of fraudsters bearing chocolates! Police issue warning about new Valentine’s Day scam

Bus stuck in mud in the middle of multi-way temporary traffic lights

Council tax bills in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole set to rise by 4.99 per cent from April

Flood alert issued for east coast of Dorset with yellow wind and rain warnings also in effect for today