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People owning second homes and properties that are left empty in Dorset are going to face higher charges.

As it celebrates 50 years of volunteer work in the county, Dorset Countryside Volunteers is hoping to attract more people to continue its work.

A total of 113 people were arrested in connection with 127 suspected drink and drug driving offences compared to 85 the previous year.

Such was the volume of rain last week that Dorset Council’s highway crews were called out 82 times in less than 24 hours.

Businesses, community groups and organisations in Dorset are invited to apply for funding as part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda.

The Independent Custody Visiting Scheme for Dorset which ensures detainees rights has received a gold Quality Assurance Award.

Remembrance has been marked across Dorset with a series of poignant and moving services.

Digital Dorset is asking the county’s residents if they are ready for the digital switchover because the UK’s telephone network is changing.

Fed up with your slow broadband speed? Businesses in rural areas of Dorset are being urged to share their experiences and views on poor broadband.

NHS Dorset has asked Healthwatch Dorset to independently evaluate patient experiences in urgent and emergency healthcare settings.