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The number of speeding cars has reduced by 9.2% according to Dorset Council Picture: Google

Drop in speeding near Badbury Rings thanks to new speed limit

THE number of speeding cars travelling along a busy Dorset road has reduced by around 10% thanks to a…

The UK’s most popular car colours revealed for 2024: What does it say about you?

IN what could be interpreted as a reflection of the current climate, the most popular colour choice for new…

Injuries after last-night crash at Hurn on Saturday

A NUMBER of people needed hospital treatment after a crash in Hurn. The incident, in Parley Lane, happened at around…

Police carried out a number of operations over the festive period. Picture: Dorset Police

Woman reportedly on cocaine during school run among drink/drug driving arrests over Christmas

MORE than 300 calls to police were made by members of the public in Dorset over the festive period…

New bus stops are being installed in Christchurch High Street. Picture: Google

New bus stops being installed in Christchurch High Street

WORK is underway to replace two bus shelters in Christchurch. Passengers using the High Street stops are set to benefit…

Man arrested after Poole bus crash that left two people injured

A MAN has been arrested after a crash in Poole which left two people with serious injuries. The incident, which…

The works were planned for January, 2025 Pictures: Dorset Council

Planned junction improvements near Upton Country Park postponed – again

PLANNED improvements to a notorious junction near Upton Country Park have once again been delayed.

UK roadworks lifted from TODAY to help ease Christmas journeys

ROADWORKS are being put on hold from today in a bid to make people’s journeys for Christmas as smooth…

Five arrests – and slavery concerns – after spate of vehicle thefts across East Dorset

TWO people have been arrested on suspicion of holding a person in slavery or servitude as part of an…

Laionie's family said her smile would "light up a room" Picture: Dorset Police

Man charged after crash that killed Laionie Kennard, 18, from Verwood

A MAN in his 20s from Wiltshire is due to appear in court after a woman died in a…