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Winter Fuel Payments start arriving in accounts, prompting urgent scam warning
Winter fuel payment are starting to reach pensioners’ bank accounts, the Government has said, as it warned pensioners to be on their guard against scams.
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Income Tax will not go up in the budget as Rachel Reeves keeps manifesto pledge
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will keep Labour’s manifesto pledge and will not raise income tax at this month’s Budget, suggest new reports.
'It is simply not right': PM hits out at pharmacies not paying staff
PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said 'it is simply not right' that staff members at Jhoots Pharmacies remain unpaid as that the government is looking to resolve the situation 'as quickly as possible'
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Joy as pharmacy firm 'promises to pay unpaid staff' - but other town still without
NEWS that unpaid staff at the closed Jhoots Bridport pharmacy could be paid soon has been welcomed
Forgetting to do this one simple task could cost motorists £400 this winter
Forgetting to carry out this simple task could cost drivers in the UK over £400 this winter.
Five days of hospital strike action begins today
Five days of strikes begin today at Dorset County Hospital
Several days of bus replacements for train passengers
Disruption is set for Dorset train commuters as buses are set to replace parts of the rail service
Offer for NHL ice hockey to come to Dorset
More and more American sports have been coming to the UK to stadiums across the country – and Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium could be next.
Event set to provide 'great night for a good cause'
An evening of fundraising and entertainment is set for Dorchester as a charity bingo night takes place
Town gardens to host popular Christmas tradition
Sing Christmas Carols in the Borough Gardens, Dorchester on Thursday, December 18 at a popular annual tradition
Notice published after death of man from Dorset village
A probate and trustees public notice has been published following the death of a man from Martinstown
All you need to know ahead as popular festive event returns
Excitement is building ahead of the county town’s Christmas festivities starting with a sparkle
Residents urged to keep liquids and packaging out of food bins
Dorset Council’s Waste Services team has issued a reminder to residents about what can go into food bins.
When to see a Christmas tractor run bringing festive cheer to Dorset
You can see tractors adorned in Christmas lights and going on a parade through Dorset for good cause WillDoes on Sunday, December 14, 2025
Home extensions and new sign among planning approvals
PORTLAND is set for a modest number of new developments following planning approvals granted by Dorset Council.
The two letters to look for on bank notes and why they could make you hundreds
Two rare bank notes have sold for more than 30 times their shop value because of their links to guns.
Pub reopens with 'two-door' system after £368k renovations
A pub in Weymouth has reopened following a £350k renovation
New signs approved for town centre store
NEW signs have been approved for a Dorchester town centre shop with a range of other planning applications in the area decided by Dorset Council.
Residents invited to drop-in session ahead of neighbourhood plan referendum
The session comes ahead of a referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan, scheduled for Thursday, December 11.
Weymouth chippie frequented by the famous announces temporary closure
A much loved Weymouth fish and chip shop on the harbourside that has been frequented by famous people is to be temporarily closed for annual maintenance