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This little known HMRC Self Assessment tick box could get you a £2000 tax rebate

"Anyone saving into a personal pension or other ‘relief at source’ scheme can get higher rate relief – but only if they claim it," says former pensions minister

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Robber brothers who pulled motorists from vehicles at level crossing jailed

Two robbers who threatened motorists and dragged them from their vehicles have been jailed

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Coroner makes appeal following death of man in Dorset

An appeal has been launched following the death of a man in Dorset

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More flooding fears as Dorset hit with another weather warning

More rain early next week could cause flooding and further disruption for Dorset residents as the Met Office has issued another weather warning.

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Vet issues urgent safety warning to cat owners over hidden dangers

Both indoor and outdoor cats face common winter risks requiring attention from pet owners.

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Tragedy as person dies on railway

A person has died on the Weymouth to Waterloo railway line

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Emergency on railway as trains cancelled

Trains are cancelled as emergency services are dealing with an incident in Dorset

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Husband ‘terrified’ as flooding blocks wife’s access to dialysis treatment

A Weymouth husband says he is “terrified” for his wife’s safety after flooding cut off her care home and left her unable to reach vital dialysis treatment

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Trains cancelled as emergency services deal with incident

Train have been cancelled this morning as emergency services are dealing with an incident on the Waterloo line

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Latest news as flooding continues to impact Dorset

The latest updates as flooding continues to cause disruption across Dorset

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Latest travel news as flooding continues to cause disruption

Flooding continues to cause a disruption for drivers in Dorset this morning

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Talk explores Thomas Hardy’s gardens

A talk will be held in Dorchester by Dorchester and District Gardening Club talk on Thomas Hardy's Gardens

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When flooded lake had its own rowing boats

We're remembering when there were rowing boats for hire at Radipole Lake in Weymouth

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Dorset veteran embarks on two-month Atlantic row in drag

A Dorset veteran has officially embarked on a two-month row across the Atlantic Ocean

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Innovation park growth to support defence and engineering businesses

More space is being created for growing businesses at Dorset Innovation Park as new companies move to the site and an existing tenant expands its presence.

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Plans considered to reduce speed limits on key roads

The proposals affect New Road and Christchurch Road in Ferndown and West Parley.

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Gardeners urged to act after Storm Chandra to avoid costly repairs and pests

GARDENERS urged to carry out these vital tasks after Storm Chandra to avoid costly repairs, pests and injury

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'Beware of criminals posing as police and bank staff in scam calls'

RESIDENTS are being warned to stay vigilant after reports of criminals posing as police officers and bank staff in scam phone calls.

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Life-saving fundraiser for animal welfare campaigner

A life-saving fundraiser is underway to support cancer treatment for a much-loved animal welfare advocate.

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Neighbouring properties could get new extensions and alterations

NEIGBOURING properties in Witchampton are being considered for separate planning proposals.