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Speeding in Dorset’s 20mph Zones: What New Police Data Reveals

By Jake Brewer – BAJ accredited journalist| 26 February 2026 Fresh data from Dorset Police has revealed how effectively the county’s expanding 20mph zones are being enforced — and where drivers are still being caught out. As Dorset continues its push to improve pedestrian safety, newly disclosed figures show a combination of mobile speed cameras, […]

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EV-olution: Dorset’s Journey to a Greener Future

A landmark initiative is set to transform how people charge electric vehicles (EVs) across Dorset, heralding a major step forward in the county’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable transport. Dorset Council, in partnership with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, has unveiled EV-olution — a multi-million-pound programme to install thousands of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints across […]

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Intensive Week of Proactive Policing Targets Child Sexual Abuse in Dorset

A week of intensive proactive policing to tackle child sexual abuse across Dorset Police has delivered significant results, with arrests, charges and safeguarding measures carried out as part of a coordinated national effort. The activity formed part of a child sexual abuse intensification week led by the National Crime Agency in partnership with the National […]

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Dorset Hidden Gems

Dorset is a county where the clocks seem to slow down just enough for you to catch your breath. Whether you’re hunting for 200-million-year-old fossils or sipping a local cider in a sun-drenched beer garden, there is a distinct magic to this corner of South West England. From the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast […]

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Deadline approachs for community grants.

Community groups and organisations across Weymouth are being encouraged to act quickly as the deadline for the latest round of community grants from Weymouth Town Council draws near. The council is inviting applications from local groups that could benefit from a funding boost to help support and enhance their work within the community. Whether delivering […]