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The idea is set to be discussed at BCP Council next Wednesday (July 14) Picture: BCP Council

Cross-pavement EV charging could be launched in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

A NEW cross-pavement electric vehicle charging trial could be introduced across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. This would mean EV users…

The move follows intense criticism of the plans Picture: Dorset Council

U-turn on recycling centre booking plans in Swanage and Wareham

DORSET Council has rowed back on plans to introduce a booking system for its tips – but only for…

The new system will cost £120,000 - with an ongoing £20,00 a year maintenance fee Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council “determined” to push through £120,000 recycling centre booking system

PLANS to introduce an online booking system for tips in Dorset are likely to be pushed through – despite…

The new system is set to be introduced in autumn Picture: Dorset Council

Dorset Council claims hundreds of thousands of pounds can be saved with new recycling centre booking system

A MOVE to introduce an online booking system for recycling centres in Dorset has been met with anger -…

The changes are set to come in by autumn Picture: Dorset Council

Want to visit a Household Recycling Centre in Dorset? You’ll soon need to book online

PEOPLE wishing to visit a Household Recycling Centre (HRC) in Dorset will soon be asked to…

Much of Dorset could see heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for much of Dorset: Here’s where

THE recent humid spell in Somerset and Dorset is set to break tomorrow – with a weather warning issued…

The service has been extended until the end of August Picture: Rachel Martin Pash Joynson

Purbeck Shuttle extends summer bus service linking most picturesque attractions

PEOPLE are being encouraged to ditch their cars and hop on a bus to visit some of some of…

The newly acquired land on Purbeck Picture: National Trust/James Dobson

National Trust secures final jigsaw piece of Swanage coastline to create 5.5 mile protected nature corridor

A RECENT acquisition of land in Swanage by the National Trust means nature is now protected…

Swanage Beach Picture: Swanage Town Council

Swanage Beach awarded Blue Flag status and Seaside Award – for 24th year

SWANAGE Beach has once again been awarded Blue Flag status for another year – as well as retaining the…

The aim is to see stabilisation works begin in Autumn next year Pictures: Heidelberg/ Dorset Coast Forum

Have your say over new plans for new-look Swanage seafront

THE public is being invited to have their say over latest plans to save parts of Swanage seafront from…