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The Highway Code has changed advice on passing horses

Horse riders call for more signs – and more awareness of Highway Code

HORSE riders in Purbeck will take to their saddles in protest this weekend – to raise awareness of changes…

Man fined £1,000 after selling ‘deathtrap’ second-hand car

A CAR trader has been fined £1,000 and ordered to pay almost £4,000 in compensation after selling a car…

The crash happened on Rye Hill, Bere Regis. Picture: Google

Poole man set for court date over fatal crash in Bere Regis

A MAN has been charged with causing the death of a woman from Weymouth in a crash last year. The…

Half of drivers admit breaking 30mph limit, DfT data shows

HALF of drivers admit to breaking the 30mph speed limit, a new report has revealed. The data, released by the…

Weymouth Town Bridge will close to traffic from September 25 to November 30. Picture: Google

Weymouth Town Bridge to close for more than two months

WEYMOUTH Town Bridge is to close for more than two months. Repair work is set to get underway on September…

Roadworks removed ahead of August Bank Holiday getaway

ALMOST 1,000 miles of roadworks will be lifted across the UK this bank holiday weekend. National Highways has announced the…

Wildflower verges installed on the A35. Picture: National Highways

More than £100 million to be spent on South West road this year

MORE than £100 million is set to be spent updating roads, paths and bridges in the south west this…

The A351 through Corfe is a particularly scenic road in the South West

South West named top staycation spot – and what’s your favourite A-road?

THE South West is the top destination for people planning to holiday in the UK this year, according to…

Drivers are being warned to expect traffic this weekend

M5 traffic warning as school holidays getaway set to begin this weekend

DRIVERS are expected to make more than 12 million journeys this weekend as schools break up for the summer…

Dorset road safety design competition open for young people

YOUNG people are being urged to do their bit for road safety by creating a design to raise awareness. The…