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Unregulated homes for children are visited after concern over rise in placements
UNREGULATED homes for Dorset children have been visited by the director of Dorset children’s services Sarah Parker and cabinet brief holder Cllr Andrew Parry. Their trip, to a home in the Wimborne area and another in Bridgwater, came after concern
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Deal to 'top up' county's highways team with outside support will continue
A DEAL to ‘top up’ Dorset Council’s highway teams is to be continued. The total estimated cost is expected to be around £6million spread over four years, based on past use. It allows the authority to buy in additional outside help when it needs
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More rural businesses in Dorset to get superfast broadband
AN extra 2,000 businesses in rural Dorset could get superfast broadband if a Dorset Council bid for extra funding is approved. Councillors heard on Tuesday that there are still places of work in the county where staff have to walk to the end of
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Crime round-up: Can you help police solve these cases?
Police need your help to solve these cases: BRIDPORT: A mountain bike has been stolen from a garden shed on Victoria Grove. The thief broke into the shed some time between August 12-27 to take the bike. The make of the stolen bike was
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'Health MOT' service to be scrapped in Dorset after just 29 per cent of eligible people sign up
A 'health MOT' service is set to be scrapped in Dorset after a report revealed less than 30 per cent of eligible signed up to the scheme. The county has been named as among the least proactive places in England for adults signing up for an NHS Health
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'Radical' approach to reduce number of looked-after children in rural Dorset
NEW approaches to dealing with children and families could be brought in across rural Dorset over the next three years. Children’s Director Sarah Parker says Dorset Council needs to undergo a change of culture around decision making and learn to
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Food Rocks, hat festival and paella night - what's on this weekend
It's another busy weekend of events in west Dorset, with food and hat festivals, an abundance of live music and much more. Make planning your weekend easier with our what's on guide. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Watch a four-strong, all male
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100 artists and 56 venues: What to expect from town's celebrated art event
MORE than 100 artists will take to 56 venues, including studios, homes and galleries, for the 21st edition of Bridport & West Dorset Open Studios. This year, esteemed painter Fred Cuming RA is the event patron. He is a widely-admired artist, having
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Number of older teens going into employment after leaving council care drops
New way of staying in touch and helping Dorset Council’s care leavers are to be tried in the months ahead. Although most formally leave care at 18 the council has a duty to maintain contact until the age of 25, although this does not happen for
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Next week marks a very special week for Dorset's rescue heroes...
The work of rescue heroes in Dorset will be recognised next week. National Air Ambulance Week, created by the Association of Air Ambulances (AAA), is intended to celebrate and promote the work that air ambulance charities do. It launches on
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All you need to know about this weekend's Food Rocks
Tantalise your taste buds this weekend with some of the best produce the area has to offer. The two-day extravaganza that is Food Rocks returns to the Lyme Regis coast on Saturday and Sunday, with a whole host of chef demonstrations, food and drink
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Loss of retail space 'completely unacceptable' if flats plan goes ahead, councillors say
The potential loss of a high street retailer, should plans to turn a Grade II-listed building into flats go ahead, would be 'completely unacceptable' and 'undermine the vibrancy' of Bridport town centre, councillors say. Proposals for 17 flats
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Diverse range of art to go on show in new exhibition space
A BRAND new exhibition is set to arrive at The Gallery at Symondsbury on Saturday, September 7. For the first time, the studio will showcase 2D and 3D artwork created by some of the 80 talented members of Lyme Bay Arts. The exhibition will offer