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The Original Music Awards were held at the Marsham Court Hotel Bournemouth on 17 January.

With unprecedented levels of water, residents and businesses are being urged to be prepared as more rain is on the way.

Residents in the county are continuing to seek advice, and 14,300 residents were helped last year with 79,000 issues.

Apart from shoplifting, rates of various crimes have fallen in the county, making it one of the top 10 safest counties in England.

Businesses have until 1 March to apply to join the national ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme for half the normal price.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance plans to move to a new operations base in Yeovil ahead of adding a second helicopter.

With numerous roads across Dorset still flooded and some impassable, the service has advice for motorists and pedestrians.

Eight fire stations have been identified for closure, with the fire authority meeting on 10 February to discuss the proposals.

Roads, care and jobs funding are included in the council’s budget for the coming year, with a Council Tax rise of 4.99 per cent.

New government ratings reveal how well local authorities are tackling potholes and investing taxpayers’ money.