Dorset

How AI solutions could help balance the budgets of the South's councils

Forest wildfire hit road to remain shut until weekend

Firework displays axed as wildfire threat continues

Pier safety work to begin but restoration delayed

Clear-up begins at biker cafe destroyed by fire

Festive lights to twinkle in four Bournemouth areas

Historic garden adapts as hosepipe ban takes effect

Apology for football steward let go after 50 years

Forest recovery to take 'many years' after wildfire

PC who strangled nurse could be released next year

Parkrun suspended over 'worrying' overtaking issues

Specialist toilet reopens with security measures

Sculptor shares snap of Susie cat statue progress

Fireworks and torch events cancelled amid fire risk

Council reminded of wildfire risk before fireworks

Fire deployment reduced as forest emergency eases

Drivers ignoring road closures near forest wildfire

First hosepipe ban since 1976 in Wessex Water area

'It's just destruction as far as the eye can see' Video, 00:01:06'It's just destruction as far as the eye can see'

Red Arrows return to UK after being grounded

Wildfire road closure leaves business counting cost

Police investigate barn fire as crews remain on site

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