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A new Economic Strategy is set to attract investment in the county and to deliver high-value, highly skilled jobs.

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People who are struggling with the cost of living are to continue to receive support from Dorset Council over the next four years.

Objections fly in as Dorset Council announces the introduction of a new booking system to visit the tip.

People have until 24 August to put forward their ideas on the allocation of social housing and affordable homes.

Police volunteers contributed over 33,800 hours in the last year, the equivalent of 6,400 shifts a year, or 77 a week.

Police Constable Demar Rowe restrained a man wielding an activated electric saw in Golf Links Road, Ferndown.

Dorset Police are gearing up for the summer season in the county by providing additional uniformed officers.

Work is starting to provide 100 temporary accommodation properties across the county, moving people out of bed and breakfast accommodation.

Overall crime in the county fell by 1.1 per cent in 2024, making Dorset one of the top 10 safest areas in the country, but some crimes increased.