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Dorset World Service site may shut after 70 years

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Rampisham radio transmission station has played a big part in West Dorset life for 70 years. It's currently broadcasting into Libya. But it may close before Christmas with the loss of more than 20 jobs. Why? And what might happen to the site in future? …

Bridport police log second UFO sighting

Bridport police log second UFO sighting

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A UFO has been reported flying over Dorset for the second time this summer. PC Scott McGregor, lead officer in Bridport’s Safer Neighbourhood Team, revealed news of the latest sighting on Twitter @BridPoliceSNT: “UFO sightings in the Bridport area 7th June and now another last night #wearenotalone” Pc McGregor said the…

“Precious little ‘democracy’” at West Dorset District Council

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"Much that I’d been warned about in relation to the way in which West Dorset District Council conducts its affairs appears to be true. There is precious little “democracy” as evidenced by the fact that there’s virtually no debate on major issues." So argues independent councillor Alistair Chisholm, who was…