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A31 closed in both directions after crash causes oil spill

Wareham The Priory hotel has been recognised as one of the world's most outstanding places to stay after being awarded a prestigious Michelin Key

A man reportedly attempted steal steaks and acted in a threatening manner towards staff an shop in New Milton.

A MAN “behaving erratically” in and allegedly wielding a knife was arrested Saturday in Bournemouth town centre.

Plans to build a two bedroom bungalow in the garden of a house in Bournemouth has been submitted.

Plans to knock down existing building and build a new chalet-style bungalow in Poole have been submitted.

Plans to convert a shop in Bournemouth into three flats have been submitted.

A 15-year-old girl last seen in the early hours on Sunday morning has been reported missing from Bournemouth.

Randy’s Donuts, the famous American chain, is set to make its UK debut in Edinburgh.

Ed Sheeran questions his future as an artist after Macklemore’s tour removal, Gaza comments and backing acts’ withdrawals.

Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team has reported a busy week of activity across the county, including arrests, vehicle seizures, and community engagement.

Documentary screenings are set to spark community conversations around environmental and social action.

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:

Documentary screenings are set to spark community conversations around environmental and social action.

Randy’s Donuts, the famous American chain, is set to make its UK debut in Edinburgh.

Ed Sheeran questions his future as an artist after Macklemore’s tour removal, Gaza comments and backing acts’ withdrawals.

Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team has reported a busy week of activity across the county, including arrests, vehicle seizures, and community engagement.

Labour figures, including Lord Neil Kinnock, are calling for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to introduce compulsory voting.

The Sundown Adventures will return to Go Ape Moors Valley from October 16, offering visitors the chance to tackle high ropes courses and zip lines in the dark

A MOTORCYCLE was 'totally destroyed' in a fire this morning.

FOURTY EIGHT areas of Dorset have reported more than three active coronavirus cases, as new Covid-19 cases appear to be on the rise in the county again.

MORE than 100 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset, according to the latest figures.

THE South West's 'R rate' has increased, according to the latest Government update.

THE number of Delta variant cases of coronavirus in Dorset have nearly quadrupled in a week and the county now has the second-highest number of cases in the South West.

'Intense thunderstorms’ and ‘torrential rain’ are possible over the next three days in Dorset after weather warnings were issued.

'Intense thunderstorms’ and ‘torrential rain’ are possible over the next three days in Dorset after weather warnings were issued.

MORE than 100 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset as the overall total of cases reaches the 38,000 mark.