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South West police forces are set to receive an additional £58million in funding this year. Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced that policing will receive...

Government pledges further £19.5million to tackle homelessness in South West Separately, four councils in region receive £2.4million in substance misuse funding...

Local authorities in South West get 4.6% budget increase this year South West councils and fire authorities will see their budget boosted by 4.6% this year as...

45 independent cinemas in South West secure £2.9million through Culture Recovery Fund A total of 45 independent cinemas in the South West have been supported...

Natalie Forrest appointed to lead plans to build 11 new hospitals in South West The government’s commitment to build 40 new hospitals by 2030, including 11 in...

A MESSAGE and BUSINESS CRIME SURVEY from David Sidwick your Prospective Conservative Candidate for Dorset's Police and Crime Commissioner: One of my passions is...

A Message from David Sidwick your Prospective Conservative Candidate for Dorset's Police and Crime Commissioner It’s a very strange world that we all find...

260 more nurses and 80 more doctors working in NHS in Dorset – “fantastic”, says Health Secretary The number of nurses working in the NHS in Dorset has...

Dorset businesses receive £645million in coronavirus loans Over 16,200 loans worth £468million offered via Bounce Back Loan Scheme Over 800 loans worth...