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The Newton Heath blaze devasted heathland around the size of 30 football pitches Pictures: Swanage Fire Station

PICTURES: Tireless fire crews battle huge blazes in Purbeck – believed to be deliberate

PICTURES show the devastating effect wildfires have had on heathland in Purbeck. Fire crews have been working round the clock…

The cause of the fires have not yet been identified Picture: DWFireRescue

Fire crews battle FOUR heathland wildfires in Studland area

FIREFIGHTERS had a busy end to the weekend after they responded to reports of multiple fires on heathland in…

Picture: The Met Office

Yellow weather warning for Purbeck as thunderstorms expected

THUNDERSTORMS are expected to hit the south of England later this week. The Met Office has issued…

Staff and volunteers celebrating the awards Picture: BCP Council

Poole’s beloved parks recognised among UK’s best

POOLE Park and Upton Country Park are officially among some of the country’s best parks. This comes…

An order banning the lighting of fires and barbecues had been expanded to cover more areas of the county's heathland and forests in a bid to prevent wildfires Picture: Dorset Council

Overnight camping ban for Studland Beach to reduce anti-social behaviour

OVERNIGHT camping on Studland Beach has now been banned as part of efforts to protect the sensitive coastal environment. Anyone…

Judges commended the use of sustainable practices Picture: Swanage Town Council

Swanage Beach Gardens retains national award

BEACH Gardens in Swanage has once again been recognised as one of the best-maintained parks in the UK. It was…

King George's Play Area Picture: Swanage Town Council

Wasp warning at Swanage play area

THE public are being advised to take care following reports of “a significant number” of wasps taking up a…

The idea is set to be discussed at BCP Council next Wednesday (July 14) Picture: BCP Council

Cross-pavement EV charging could be launched in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A NEW cross-pavement electric vehicle charging trial could be introduced across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This would mean EV users…

The move follows intense criticism of the plans Picture: Dorset Council

U-turn on recycling centre booking plans in Swanage and Wareham

DORSET Council has rowed back on plans to introduce a booking system for its tips – but only for…

The new system will cost £120,000 - with an ongoing £20,00 a year maintenance fee Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council “determined” to push through £120,000 recycling centre booking system

PLANS to introduce an online booking system for tips in Dorset are likely to be pushed through – despite…