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Convicted sex offender who assaulted two girls died in prison
A CONVICTED sex offender who was jailed for assaulting two girls has died in prison.
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Harbour welcomes 'five-star' cruise ship
Poole Harbour welcomes 'luxurious' Hebridean Princess cruise ship to port.
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Sturminster Newton at its best
'The heart of the Blackmore vale', Sturminster Newton is a local gem; these businesses exemplify the very best that this quaint town has to offer.
Urgent appeal to trace missing man
Officers are appealing for help from the public as they carry out enquiries to locate a missing Dorset man.
'Knifeman demands money in robbery'
A man 'in possession of a knife' has reportedly stolen a number of valuables during a robbery in Bridport
Stunning photos of meteor shower over Dorset landmark
A skywatcher has captured a jaw-dropping view of the Perseid meteor shower from Dorset.
Traffic, closures and travel updates
Here are all the latest traffic and travel updates
Brits travelling abroad issued £5000 warning about carrying cash on them
UK tourists in Europe have been warned to carry only small amounts of Europe.
Call to help shape future on community
Residents are invited to help shape the future of their community at free family event.
Ensure your car is road-ready for summer holidays with these top tips
As summer holidays begin, drivers are advised to ensure vehicles are road-ready.
Allotments available for green-fingered residents
Allotments have become available in Dorchester for green-fingered residents
Credit union launches new brand to boost access
Great Western Credit Union (GWCU) has launched a new more sustainable and accessible approach to financial services: ‘Better Off Together’.
Dorset tractor run raises thousands
A tractor run has raised more than £6,000 for Dorset charity.
Road closure for sewer works
St Helen's Lane in Chilfrome, Dorset, is temporarily closed for sewer surveillance works
When Royal had a serious accident in Dorset
We're remembering when Princess Anne had a serious accident in Dorset in 1976
Esplanade to close for major event
Weymouth Esplanade is set to close whilst a major event takes place
Plan to use cabin in grounds of home as a holiday let
(Illustration The Tree House and location map)
The 'super low' prices at Weymouth's first large supermarket
We're continuing to remember the 'super low' prices of Weymouth's first large supermarket
Mother marks son's death by completing challenge they planned together
A woman who lives every day to the full in memory of her son has completed an epic swimming challenge on the 10-year anniversary of his death