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The county has joined a network which covers a population of more than 10.5 million people aged 50 and over.

17-year-old Charlotte Bedford from Wimborne beat thousands of cadets to take home the 2025 Cadet Vocational College Westminster Award.

A problem with the online consultation platform and the huge response from local people has persuaded the council to extend the deadlines.

One award went to officers and staff whose work resulted in an offender being sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempted murder.

The organised crime group stole more than £2m-worth of vehicles across Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire in 2023.

Applications are open for people to join South Western Ambulance Service as volunteer Community First Responders.

The two vehicles will be based at Dorchester and Ferndown and tour around the county to visit consistent locations and dates throughout the month.

A former Dorset Police officer committed gross misconduct when he tried to enter an unwanted relationship with a junior officer.

Following recent major incidents, 46 stations across the region are hoping to recruit more on-call firefighters.

A flag raising ceremony will be held at the Memorial outside County Hall in Dorchester on Wednesday 3 September.