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Dorset
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Disappointment over Dorset Fire’s council tax freeze
The Fire Brigade Union in Dorset said they were disappointed with the Dorset Fire Authority's decision to not raise the council tax.
Woman dies after Southbourne crash
Police in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses following the death of a 76 -year-old woman in a road traffic collision at Southbourne Grove.
BU investigates mystery bones
Human remains dug up by a workman in Preston, Weymouth, could date back to Roman times.
Wessex to start oil drilling in 2013
Dorset's South coast is expected to undergo offshore drilling next year as it could contain up to "50 million barrels of oil" says oil experts.
Cliff crumbles on Jurassic Coast
The Dorset Jurassic Coast experienced a big fall of rocks from Burton beach cliff on Friday.
Bournemouth Cabinet meets to decide on Council tax freeze
Bournemouth Council's Cabinet meets to decide on how to manage the Budget surplus, as well as ways to improve the functioning of the Treasury.
New Dorset social network brings parents together
A new social network has been launched in Dorset to give parents with young children a way of finding playmates for their kids.
Promotion of sprinkler systems
Dorset fire authority has recommended that all new schools, care homes and domestic properties are built with sprinkler systems.
Image from WikipediaIn England there is no legislation that requires new buildings to install sprinkler systems.
Connecting Dorset
Fast broadband access is a top priority for Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), which will be launched in April.
