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The campaign in which people are urged to report drink drivers runs from Monday 2 December until Wednesday 1 January.

The Wimborne bypass was closed for some time on Wednesday to allow a detailed examination of the scene. Police are seeking witnesses.

Several roads across the county have been closed due to flooding issues and road maintenance work.

Media coverage of the Wareham Rail Crossing controversy has led Dorset Council Leader Nick Ireland to issue a statement.

Dorset Council-run car parks in a number of towns in the county will be free on 30 November, 7 December and 20 December.

Between July and November, 2,000 motorists were caught speeding, with one driving at 93mph in a 40mph zone.

As well as identifying uninsured motorists, police officers found drivers using their mobile phones and travelling without a seatbelt.

A diversion will be in place for the A348 Ringwood Road on Tuesday 19 November to allow the council to remove a tree stuck under a bridge.

Local people are choosing to fly from Bournemouth Airport instead of travelling from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted.

WiFi is to be connected to Swanage Railway as a pilot to see if it can work on rural and older railway networks.