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Work is to start this autumn on sites in Verwood, Ferndown and Upton with the aim of safeguarding wildlife and reducing the risk of wildfires.

Wimborne’s Minster Environment Group have been finding out what happens to devices donated by local people.

Sir Julian Lewis visited the New Forest National Park and saw the main slipway, where large wooden warships were built for Nelson’s navy.

After much debate at the Dorset Council planning committee meeting today (3 September), permission, with conditions, has been granted.

If approved by Dorset Council’s Cabinet on 9 September, the authority will go ahead with installing energy-efficient LEDs.

The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes had the chance to try out one of the bikes which are suitable for people with physical or intellectual disabilities.

There has been a surge in wildfires this summer, and the service says it is overstretched and in need of increased funding.

Firefighters from across the region and beyond were called to fires breaking out on heathland across the county.

Crews from across the area raced to put out a fire in Alderholt that had spread across two fields.

A Planning Committee will decide whether or not to give the go-ahead to plans for a new Aldi near Ferndown and Wimborne on 3 September.