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Dorset Police are gearing up for the summer season in the county by providing additional uniformed officers.

Work is starting to provide 100 temporary accommodation properties across the county, moving people out of bed and breakfast accommodation.

Overall crime in the county fell by 1.1 per cent in 2024, making Dorset one of the top 10 safest areas in the country, but some crimes increased.

Unusual items such as school workbooks were found in the 35th Great Dorset Beach Clean which ran from 5 to 13 April.

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services has produced its Peel Report following an inspection in 2024.

Following the departure of Matt Prosser earlier this year, Dr Catherine Howe is set to be the new chief executive.

Some services will be increased, infrastructure upgraded and a minibus trialled to encourage people to use buses.

Dorset Council has looked at ways to double the number of affordable homes by measures including the use of council-owned land and buildings.

The number of Fixed Penalty Notices for fly-tipping in Dorset has increased by more than three quarters in the last year.

Women in Dorset are invited to sign up to join a project celebrating the contribution of women in local history.