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Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast
Is another heatwave coming? Met Office reveals 'return to very warm weather' soon
The Met Office has said that some locations may once again reach heatwave criteria, marking the fourth heatwave of the year for parts of the UK.
Festival bans disposable barbecues as it issues warning to campers amid fire risk
AN URGENT warning on fire safety has been issued to festivalgoers due to attend next weekend's Camp Bestival in Dorset.
Council set to replace seafront showers next week
BCP Council is set to begin replacing showers on the seafront next week after concerns raised about a leaking shower.
Is another heatwave coming? Met Office reveals 'return to very warm weather' soon
The Met Office has said that some locations may once again reach heatwave criteria, marking the fourth heatwave of the year for parts of the UK.
Youth crime statistics drop in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole
A report into a plan to prevent children and young people from entering the youth justice system shows there was a 7.6 per cent decrease in first time offenders in 2025.
Dorset councillor says part of classroom came off in his hand
A Dorset councillor has told how a part of a classroom at a local school came off in his hand during a recent visit.
New Forest students visit Oxford University
A group of New Forest students have followed in the footsteps of a former pupil with a visit to Oxford University.
Dozens of businesses join campaign to protect free-roaming animals
Dozens of businesses have joined a road safety campaign to help protect animals and raise awareness among drivers.
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