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124 Speeders Caught Out In Dorchester

Dorset police say they stopped 124 drivers for speeding in the county - in just one town, on just one day this week...

Steam Locomotives Making History

One from the Isle of Wight and the other from Dorset – will together haul passenger and freight trains on the Swanage Railway.
No Dive To Boat Wreck

Dorset police say they won't be sending divers down to search for the bodies of two fishermen in the wreck of their boat.

Dorset Awarded £7Million To Improve Transport

The money is coming from the Government - Bournemouth, Weymouth and Dorchester are all set to benefit...
Gang Of Thieves Target Warmwell Quarry

Police in Dorchester are trying to find the five men involved in stealing copper, batteries and fuel from a number of lorries.
Aspiring Chef Has Day In Pro Kitchen

A young chef from Dorset who watched TV cookery shows in hospital has been treated to a day in a professional kitchen.
Shoplifting In Wareham -CCTV Released

Police are looking for two men in connection with a number of incidents at a supermarket in the town...

More news from nearby regions

Two Injured After Petrol Poured On BBQ

A father and daughter have been taken to hospital after petrol was poured on a barbecue in Havant.
Cocaine Worth £3.3m Seized In Portsmouth

Six and a half million pounds worth of cocaine's been seized in a major operation in Portsmouth and Holland.
Murder Investigation On Isle Of Wight

Detectives are investigating the death of a woman in Ryde - they're questioning a man on suspicion of murder.
Liver Disease 'Time Bomb' Warning

A doctor at Southampton General Hospital is calling on more to be done to tackle the disease...
Cyclists Leave Portsmouth For Scotland

Around 50 of them are racing a massive section of aircraft carrier that's making the same 500 mile journey...
Southampton 'Hottest' In UK

Southampton had the highest temperature in the country TWICE this week - and the warm weather looks set to continue...
Man In Court Over Body In Car Murder

A 25-year-old man who was arrested in Italy has appeared in court charged with murdering a Southampton crane driver.
Huhne's Partner Loses Court Case

The partner of Eastleigh MP Chris Huhne has lost a legal bid for compensation against the publishers of the Daily Mail.

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