West Dorset

Chuka Umunna MP arrives at a press conference at County Hall in Westminster, London where he announced his resignation from the Labour party and the formation of a new political party, which will be known as the Independent Group, with six other Labour MP

Local MPs react to party splits and new Independent Group

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Comedian/magician Pete Firman on his biggest faux pas in performing and more...

One in four houses sold are second homes - and the number is rising

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Woman who had miraculous escape after car crash thanks 'wonderful' lifesavers

How this diarist documented Dorset life 'the year the world changed'

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Green light for scrap yard access road in AONB (despite 50 objections)

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Meet the selfless teen who busked to help the homeless

These magnolia blooms herald the start of spring in Dorset

Column: Trust is vital for breaking the Brexit impasse

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Unique cohousing scheme could be 'biggest in country' (and work is expected very soon)

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This Vauxhall dealership is getting a £200,000 expansion after a surge in demand

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Husband's frantic rush to save tree carving from chop... 32 years after he etched it for his love

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'We want action': County pupils make voices heard in protest over climate change

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These talented young musicians are helping to promote good mental health

How counting the stars could help protect our skies

Could you be a champion and help improve diabetes care?

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Here's why these A-list actresses could be spotted in West Dorset soon

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Boy, 15, assaulted as almost 300 youths gatecrash party

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Eerie photo of pylons in the mist as county shrouded in fog

Tolpuddle Martyrs are stepping out of the history books in this augmented reality exhibition

Man who lost dog on holiday in Dorset last July hasn't given up hope of finding her

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Gritters will be out tonight as temperatures set to plunge

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Column: It has felt like a 'bubble' in Westminster over the last few months

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This town is one step closer to getting its own skatepark

District's car park income rose by £130,000 this year

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How this vibrant community was showcased at a fair

£420,000 given away to good causes by district council (before it closes for good)

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Damp is so bad at this museum that it may have to close for months

Fears closing beaches for sea defence works will harm businesses

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Deep Purple's Ian Gillan opens school's new music suite

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Rainbow flag raised to mark the start of LGBT History Month

Museum could get £3,000 to help with extension

Monitoring strips to be placed across road to see if there's a speeding problem

This mental health programme is so successful it's now being rolled out to other schools

New logo for centre after 50 years of serving town

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'I had to come clean': Fake parking ticket warning was 'prank gone wrong'

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West Dorset school to become a hub for training new teachers

Pupils go green to honour their friend and Tourettes ambassador Jess

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Two people injured after driver crashes through a wall and into a house

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A pub famous for Tamara Drewe and the Yetties is officially the best in West Dorset

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Dancing and cinema plans for community hall (if £78k funding bid is approved)

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'He had great integrity': Tributes to man who made welcoming address at Tolpuddle Martyrs Rally

Plans lodged to build 60 homes in West Dorset town

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Children's 'great adventure' on construction site visit

Here's how much you'd need to buy your dream home on the Jurassic Coast

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Why West Dorset's Martin Clunes is heading to the islands of America

Two men to be sentenced after break-in at village convenience store

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Why these model trains brought visitors from as far away as Exeter

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Crash on A35 as temperatures plummet

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See which bus routes have been affected by snow forecasts

If you've seen this gold or silver Renault Scenic, police want to hear from you

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This furniture maker is designing homes for animals along the River Lim

Calls for 4,000 home plan at Crossways to be considered by council

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