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  • Bridport students launch 'buy a book for our library' appeal

    STUDENTS at the Sir John Colfox Academy have launched a ‘buy a book for our school library’ appeal. Two of the student librarians - Kitty and Amber - are hoping that generous local people might consider buying a book for their library whilst they

  • Fire crews across Dorset warn dangers of hoarding

    FIRE crews across Dorset are warning the dangers of hoarding. It follows the ninth annual National Hoarding Awareness Week, which ran between May 16 to 20. The campaign across the political, health and social care communities to raise awareness

  • Dorset Police looking for new special constables

    DORSET Police are looking for individuals from all backgrounds to join their team of special constables. The role of a special constable is undertaken on a voluntary basis and few other volunteering opportunities can offer the same challenges and

  • 'Claim what you're entitled to' as cost of living crunch bites

    SOME Dorset families are already struggling financially more than they previously were  – according to children’s services executive director Theresa Leavy. She said that her staff were already stepping up to meet the challenge with extra activities