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Around 21 million journeys are set to take place before Christmas

Christmas traffic: Study reveals the best time to drive as 21m hit the road

AROUND 21 million trips will be made in the great Christmas getaway of 2023, according to a new study. Drivers…

Roadworks being removed ahead of Christmas getaway, says National Highways

MORE than 1,000 miles of roadworks are set to be removed ahead of the big Christmas getaway. National Highways said…

Dorset Police posted this picture of flooding in Roke Road, Bere Regis. Picture: Dorset Police

Farmers rescue driver on Dorset route as police warn of possible flooding

DRIVERS are being warned to be careful amid rising water levels as rain returns this week – with one…

The crash happened in Ringwood Road, near Dorchester Road, in Poole. Picture: Google

Man in his 60s killed in crash on Ringwood Road in Poole

A MAN died after a crash in Poole this morning (Monday, December 4). The incident happened in Ringwood Road, near…

Roadworks: Resurfacing works on Dorset roads in December

RESURFACING works are continuing on Dorset roads throughout December – with drivers being warned of closures. Dorset Council highways maintenance…

The crash happened on the A31 near the Coventry Arms pub. Picture: Google

Van ends up in stream after crash on A31 near Corfe Mullen

A VAN ended up in a stream after a crash on the A31 near Corfe Mullen. Police are appealing for…

The crash happened in Wallisdown Road, near the junction with Canford Avenue, in Poole. Picture: Google

Biker seriously injured in Poole crash

A BIKER suffered serious injuries in a crash in Poole. The incident – involving a car and a motorcycle -…

The new charger is in the Howards Lane Car Park, in Wareham

New electric vehicle charge installed at Wareham car park

A NEW electric vehicle charger in Wareham is now operational. The contactless device, which means electric vehicle drivers can tap…

Dorset Council officers Rob Camp and Joe Allen with one of the SIDs. Picture: Dorset Council

Speeds signs in Dorset towns and villages are working, figures show

SPEED warning signs installed in towns and villages across Dorset are working, according to new data. That is the message…

Beryl bikes can now be hired in Corfe Mullen and Upton

Dorset’s Beryl bike hire scheme launched in Corfe Mullen and Upton

PEDDLE power is now available to rent in Corfe Mullen and Upton to help residents and visitors get around. People…