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Swanage Railway volunteers will take part in a national ‘whistle off’ on New Year’s Day at the start of the Railway 200 celebrations.

The family of Linda Hesford, who died last week after a collision on Upton Bypass, have issued a tribute to the 24-year-old from Poole.

Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses to this serious collision between two vehicles with possibly a third being involved.

Dorset Police are seeking witnesses or CCTV footage to this collision which took place on Alder Road on Friday 22 November.

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.