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Call for Dorset Council to sort financial issues
A CALL has been made to tighten up on unresolved financial issues at Dorset Council with claims that some target dates are repeatedly missed and extended.
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Hunt for driver after girl, 12, injured in hit and run
A YOUNG girl has been injured during a hit and run in Dorchester
Family say brother who died on barge would still be alive if given proper care
THE sisters of an Albanian man who took his own life on the "hostile" Bibby Stockholm have said their brother “would still be alive” if he had been given “proper mental health assessment and treatment”
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Missing 16 year old girl found after police search
OFFICERS searching for a missing teenage girl in Bournemouth can confirm she has been located.
Police search for man 'under influence in parked car'
Police are searching for a man who is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol in a parked car
Driver flees after car bursts into flames following crash
Firefighters have been tackling a late night car blaze
Huge seagrass meadow bigger than Wembley Stadium discovered
A SEAGRASS meadow, twice the size of Wembley’s football ground, has been discovered off the coast of Swanage.
Police helicopter launched in search for woman
A police helicopter was launched to assist in the search for a woman following concerns for her welfare
Residents left without broadband after huge car fire
Residents have been left without Wi-Fi in Beaminster after a car crashed into a telegraph pole and caught fire
Concerns raised over plans to transform site of former care home
Plans to demolish a former care home has been supported by the council in favour of building a new reablement centre, but with concerns raised
Closure order at flat as 'criminal activity' and 'antisocial behaviour' reported
A closure order has been issued on a property following reports of criminal activity and antisocial behaviour
Three Dorset hospitals recognised for excellent end-of-life care
This award is a national benchmark for compassionate and high-quality end-of-life care.
'Biggest and best' firework spectacular returns
"It means we can put on a fantastic evening that has now grown to be the biggest and best in the area."
Plan for new Dorset home and more submitted
A SERIES of planning applications have been submitted for the area around Dorchester, ranging from home extensions to certificates of lawful use and full redevelopment proposals.
Cruise passengers a 'real boost' for local economy
Businesses have welcomed the boost from the first-time cruise calls to Dorset labelling them a “real win” for the local economy
Council to debate petition against removal of palm trees on seafront
A petition will be presented to Weymouth Town Council concerning preservation of the canary palms on Weymouth seafront
Extension to popular community hall given go-ahead
AN extension to Willowbed Hall at Chickerell has been approved by Dorset Council’s planning department.
Local plan and transport plan deadlines extended last minute due to issues
Deadlines for both the Dorset Local Plan and Local Transport Plan surveys have been extended as high demand continues to cause problems with the online consultation platform.
Urgent search for missing 16-year-old girl in Dorset
POLICE are searching for a 16-year-old girl reported missing and believed to be in the Bournemouth area.
Family 'lost everything' after fire caused by computer destroys home
A mum-of-five has told how she 'lost everything' - after a fire caused by her son's computer destroyed their family home.