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DVLA banned number plates revealed - is yours legal?

More than 400 number plates have been banned by the DVLA

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Is Shopify down? Users report Cloudflare outage affecting big brands

Popular online retail platform Shopify is reportedly down as a major Cloudflare 500 error outage affects dozens of online brands.

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Showers and rain forecast in wet weekend

Rain, cloud and brisk winds are set to dominate Dorset’s first December weekend, though temperatures will remain mild for the time of year

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Man found dead at beachfront car park

A MAN was pronounced dead at the scene after being found unresponsive at car park in Bournemouth.

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Adventure company wins ten-year lease at popular beauty spot

Rockley Watersports secures 10-year lease from BCP Council to run Poole Park Lake activities, promising new watersports, facility upgrades and sustainability.

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LinkedIn users unable to access site after Cloudflare 500 internal server error

LinkedIn users are reporting they are unable to access the site after an issue with Cloudflare in what appears to be another internet outage.

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Dorset cabin crew member found dead at hotel in Jamaica

An inquest was held into the death of a woman in her 20s, after she was found dead at a hotel in Jamaica.

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Body found in search for missing man

A BODY has been discovered in the search for a missing Dorset man.

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Warning issued on leaving candles unattended during festive season

Firefighters have issued a warning to members of the public on leaving candles unattended during the festive season

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PICTURES: Stargazers treated to supermoon over Dorset skies

Stargazers across Dorset were treated to a supermoon last night

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Icy rail conditions causes disruption

Commuters in Dorset are facing disruption and cancellations this morning due to the cold weather

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Military family youngsters help to put smiles on faces of children at Christmas

Pupils at Bovington Academy teamed up with military personnel to volunteer for charity Little Troopers.

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WATCH: Plane spotted flying 'so low' over Dorset

This incredible video captures the amazing sight of a plane flying low over a Dorset neighbourhood

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Planning application to convert barn being considered by council

NEW planning proposals are under consideration in the Wimborne area by Dorset Council.

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Town road to close at night for works

A west Dorset road will close at night to allow works to take place.

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Only 15 people visited re-opened police front desk in a month

THE re-opening of the front desk at Lyme Regis police station during the summer produced only a minor response – according to the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner.

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Martin Clunes to draw Christmas raffle for Dorset church

A TV star is set to draw a Christmas raffle in aid of a west Dorset church

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Hoard of gold and silver Iron Age coins found in Dorset to go on sale

A hoard of gold and silver coins around 2,000 years old discovered in Dorset is set to go under the hammer next year

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Appeal launched to support children suffering with Long Covid

A DORSET-based charity supporting children suffering with Long Covid has launched a Christmas appeal.