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The team behind The Silent Woman Inn has launched a new wedding space Picture: Darima Frampton

Dorset pub launches wedding space - and one couple can win a free reception!

THE team behind a family-friendly pub have created a space for couples to tie the knot in the heart of Wareham Forest - and one lucky pair has the chance to win a free wedding.

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Pallington Farm, Dorchester is on the market for £1,400,000 Picture: Savills

Sales of houses costing more than £1m have DOUBLED during lockdown as city dwellers snap up luxury homes

MORE than twice as many Dorset homes costing more than £1 million were sold in 2020 compared to the previous year - prompted by people desiring more space due to Covid lockdowns.
Dorset's two councils receive £111m from Government to help with pandemic

Dorset's two councils receive £111m from Government to help with pandemic

DORSET authorities have received an extra £111 million to help support vital services during the pandemic.

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New 5G buoys will be added to the Lulworth Estate coastline

New buoys will be added to coastline to 'assist in fight to save lives'

NEW 5G buoys will be added to the Lulworth Estate coastline to help emergency services prevent incidents and 'assist in the fight to save lives'.

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Gritting is changing across Dorset this winter: what you need to know

A NEW winter gritting routine is being launched across Dorset in moves that the council hopes will save around £20,000 and 880 tonnes of salt.

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Broadstone Art Society has launched an exhibition to restore Wareham Forest

Artists launch exhibition to restore site after devastating fire

A GROUP of artists has launched an online exhibition to support efforts being made to restore Wareham Forest following a devastating blaze at the site - with some even using charcoal from the fire-ravaged site to draw with.

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Dorset Police took part in a national campaign to recude fatalities on UK roads

Five women in a Mercedes caught doing 98mph on way to Durdle Door

A MERCEDES filled with five young women speeding at 98mph was among more than 200 vehicles caught over the limit on Dorset's busy A35 in one day as part of a huge police operation aimed at slashing road fatalities.

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Richard Browning is disappointed with the criticism he has received from the Lulworth Estate. Picture: RICHARD BROWNING

Jet pack pilot hits back at Lulworth Estate over Durdle Door flight

A WORLD record holding jet pack user who was condemned by Lulworth Estate after he flew under the Durdle Door arch insisted his thrill-seeking display was not a 'stunt' and said he is disappointed with the 'hypocritical' criticism he has received.

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Dorset County Hospital. Picture: GEOFF MOORE

'Multi-storey car park plans for hospital site need your support'

CLINICIANS at Dorset County Hospital are urging members of the public to support multi-storey car park plans for the site after the proposals were recommended for refusal.

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n A member of staff from Yewstock School has tested positive for coronavirus. Picture: YEWSTOCK SCHOOL

Second Dorset school closes after staff member tests positive for coronavirus

A DORSET school has been forced to remain closed to students after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.

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