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Local News, Sport, Events & Weather for the Dorset Coast

‘Don’t wear RNLI branding’ says charity to deter anti-migrant protests

RNLI volunteers and staff have been warned not to wear the charity’s branding because of the “unacceptable abuse” they have faced from anti-migrant protesters.

Decision date set for number plate cameras at New Forest pub car park

Number plate cameras could be installed at New Forest pub, with a decision date for the plans set

Update given on plans for immigration centre to be built in Hampshire

An update has been given into plans for an immigration centre in a Hampshire borough.

Second motorcyclist crashes on Dorset Way after resurfacing works

A second motorcyclist has crashed on Dorset Way amid growing concerns about loose chippings and dust from resurfacing works.

Couple's church conversion ends in court over bats

A children’s author and former investment manager has been fined for illegally damaging bat roosts during the conversion of a derelict church into his family home.

Man hid from police in an airing cupboard after failing to stop and fleeing on foot

A man from Dorset has been charged with multiple driving offences after failing to stop for police before fleeing on foot and attempting to hide in an airing cupboard.

Reform town council under fire for removing section from equalities policy

Reform councillors face criticism after Bournemouth Town Council removed an Equalities Policy section, while legal protections under the Equality Act 2010 remain.