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People in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole who hold disability passes can now travel on the bus for just £1 at weekends.

Sandbanks targeted in road safety campaign

The government hasn’t yet replied to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council’s plea for tougher enforcement powers.

In a targeted action in East Dorset, 73 road traffic offences were dealt with, including one motorist travelling at 71mph in a 50mph speed limit.

From Tuesday 26 May until Friday 3 July traffic lights will be in operation on Julian’s Bridge as a trial.

Over the next couple of weeks, several roads across the conurbation will be closed to allow asphalt preservation works to take place.

People entitled to concessionary fares will be able to travel for £1 before 9.30am as part of a programme of bus service improvements.

BCP Council is micro-surfacing roads across the conurbation and is upgrading key routes and improving road crossings.

The Purewell area suffers from traffic congestion, with a two-minute journey often taking up to 13 minutes.

A £5m programme of works will deal with the huge increase in potholes, road defects and emergency call-outs.