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Escape to the Country star points out 'mistake' as buyer rejects 'spectacular' property
Buyers Sylvia and Tom were searching for a property to purchase in Dorset on Escape to the Country, with the help of Alistair Appleton
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Ryanair flights takes off on new summer route from Dorset
Ryanair today saw the first flight of its new Summer 2025 route from Bournemouth to Fuerteventura take off.
Man's death near pier 'not suspicious'
The death of a man aged in his 20s in Bournemouth is not being treated as suspicious, police have said.
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More Beryl Bikes places to be added in town
EXTRA Beryl Bike spaces are being added in Dorchester – with new spots at the south rail station and Poundbury.
'Royal visit would speed up reopening of closed street'
A ROYAL visit to Dorchester has been suggested as a way of speeding up the re-opening of one of the town’s main shopping streets.
£65m hotel revamp rejection 'a blow to the local economy'
The business which has seen its £65-million-plus investment plans for the Knoll House Hotel at Studland rejected say the decision is a blow to the local economy.
Section of road to close for five days for bridge repairs
A section of road in the Isle of Purbeck will be closed for five days for bridge repairs from April 7.
Former primary school teacher groomed boys by pretending to be a teenage girl
A former primary school teacher from Dorset pretended to be a 16-year-old girl so that two boys in Wrexham could send him explicit images of themselves.
Offshore wind farm 'would boost economy by £300 million and create 320 jobs'
Up to £300 million could be brought to the local economy on Portland if a proposed offshore wind farm goes ahead
Urgent appeal to find man missing while visiting Dorset
An urgent appeal has been launched to find a man who has gone missing while visiting Swanage on holiday.
New initiative to help vulnerable Dorset residents stay 'safe and warm' at home
Vulnerable people in Dorset can now access support services and resources to help them stay safe and warm in their homes.
Warning over unlicensed music events as Easter approaches
As the Easter holidays draw near, Dorset residents are being urged to remain vigilant about the possibility of Unlicensed Music Events
On this day: Bomb discovery sparks mass evacuation of Portland
It's been 30 years since an unexpected discovery on Portland thrust the small island into the national spotlight. An unexploded bomb was found beneath the old football pitch on Grove Road and led to a mass evacuation
Care home to host open day for community
A Dorset care home is inviting the community to an open day this April.
Dorchester law firm hosts summit to discuss challenges facing charities
Charities from the county say they face "trilogy of challenges" at a legal summit.
Dorset groups urged to apply for funding to tackle anti-social behaviour
Community groups are being urged to apply for funding to help reduce anti-social behaviour in Dorset.
More than 1,700 farms have vanished in England since 2010
More than 1,700 farms have vanished since 2010, according to CPRE report.
Motorists urged to protect personal data after 'crash for cash' identity theft
Drivers are being warned not to share too many personal details after accidents, amid a surge in identity theft linked to "crash for cash" scams.
Single mother prepares to run London Marathon
A single mother of two from Poole is preparing to run the London Marathon 2025.
Residents care home enjoy cocktail masterclass
Residents at a Sherborne care home had their wish granted when they learned how to make the perfect cocktail.