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Olympic sailing police cost soars
The estimated cost of providing security for the 2012 Olympic sailing events in Weymouth and Portland almost doubles.

Burial pit skeletons' Saxon link
Tests show 51 dismembered skeletons found in a burial pit on the site of a planned relief road in Dorset are from the Saxon period.

East Dorset 'best for long life'
New research reveals rural East Dorset is the area where people are more likely to live the longest in England and Wales.

Youth on attack charge in court
A teenager charged with attempted murder after a man was left unconscious in an attack in an alleyway appears in court.

Bosses deny manslaughter
Transport bosses from Dorset pushed their drivers to work excessive hours leading to a fatal crash, a court has been told.

Post office bid for fire-hit town
Work is under way to set up a temporary post office in a Dorset market town after the premises were destroyed in a major fire.

Dogs help children learn to read
Primary school pupils in a Dorset town are being helped to read using a charity's dogs to help boost their confidence.

Resort gets car-free zone pilot
Part of Bournemouth town centre is pedestrianised for up to 18 months ahead of its annual gay pride celebrations this weekend.

Driver hurt in police car crash
A driver suffers serious shoulder injuries when his overturned car crashes into a police vehicle in Dorset.

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