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BU investigates mystery bones
Human remains dug up by a workman in Preston, Weymouth, could date back to Roman times.
Wessex to start oil drilling in 2013
Dorset's South coast is expected to undergo offshore drilling next year as it could contain up to "50 million barrels of oil" says oil experts.
BikeSafe lessons launched in Dorset
Groups across Dorset are taking initiative to educate motorcyclists on road safety in a programme that will be launched in April.
Outdoor fitness area in Hamworthy
New outdoor fitness and playing equipment has been installed in a childrens park in Hamworthy.
The new facility is open to the public and is situated at the Pavilion end of the recreation ground in Turlin Moore.
Charity prepares for digital switchover
A Bournemouth charity is finalising its efforts to make sure that no elderly people are left ‘looking at a blank screen’ when the digital switchover comes next month.
Funds for Boscombe and West Howe
Areas of West Howe and Boscombe are to receive £35,000 to help address deprivation, a Bournemouth Cabinet meeting heard yesterday.
Condor diverts services to Poole
Condor ferries has closed its Weymouth port this weekend and moved services to Poole Harbour after safety concerns about the ferry berth.
Poole RNLI: Busy 2011
Poole RNLI Lifeboat volunteers carried out around 140 call-outs in 2011, making it one of the busiest lifeboat stations in the South West.
Over 2000 people were saved by lifeboat crews and lifeguards across the area in 2011.
Cliff crumbles on Jurassic Coast
The Dorset Jurassic Coast experienced a big fall of rocks from Burton beach cliff on Friday.