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Woman missing from north Dorset found

A woman who was reported missing from north Dorset had been found

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Man arrested after fatal crash remains on police bail

A MAN arrested after a fatal crash that tragically killed a mum of four remains on police bail

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Search for stolen pick up truck underway

A PICK up truck has been stolen from a village in west Dorset

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Appeal for information after stolen van found

POLICE are appealing for information after a stolen van from Beaminster was recovered.

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Man arrested following street attack

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent

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Reports of demons, monsters, ghosts and aliens made to police

DORSET residents have reported sightings of more than 100 demons, ghosts, monsters and aliens since 2019

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Man arrested after fatal Dorset crash still on bail

A man who was arrested following a fatal crash that killed a mum of four still remains on bail, police have said.

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Search for missing woman underway

A search for a missing woman from north Dorset is underway.

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Prison 'crisis' amid sharp rise in attacks on staff members

PRISONS are facing a 'crisis' amid a sharp rise in attacks on staff members on Portland

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Halloween house to open tonight in spooky spectacular

Halloween is set to get seriously spooky as an attraction opens for tonight only

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Almost half an hour diversion in place for road closure

A diversion route of almost half an hour will be in place as part of a busy route is set to close for an event

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Old photos of a spooky Halloween night out in Weymouth

Don't be too spooked by these 17 old photos of a Halloween night out in Weymouth from 16 years ago - do recognise anyone?

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Your spooktacular Halloween homes - dare to take a peek?

People living across Dorset have gone to some spooktacular effort with their Halloween homes

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Wedding with a difference held at Dorset tourist attraction

A wedding with a difference was held at the Upwey Wishing Well near Weymouth

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Welcome to Dorset's Hell Lane - the creepiest place to walk this Halloween

Welcome to Dorset's Hell Lane - it's arguably the spookiest place you can walk this Halloween

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'Funding landscape has changed dramatically', says struggling cancer charity

A Dorset charity supporting young people with cancer is urging local people and businesses to rally behind small charities, as new data reveals a steep national decline in charitable giving.

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Where to see firework displays and bonfires in Dorset

Here's where you can find some spectacular fireworks displays and bonfires in Dorset

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See the properties that will soon be transformed

A SERIES of planning applications across Weymouth, ranging from heritage building alterations to new residential developments and home extensions have been approved.

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Major expansion planned for popular holiday park

AN EXPANSION of visitor facilities at Haven’s Weymouth Bay Holiday Park off Preston Road is planned.

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Dorset neighbourhoods grow as homes get green light

A SERIES of planning approvals have been decided by Dorset Council for Wimborne and the surrounding area.