A New Year's Day fancy dress dip, bathtub race, fireworks and parkruns are all called off.

Police asked for the restaurant's premises licence to be reviewed after a raid in September.

An MP says a proposed mayor for three counties would be remote and not a well-known local leader.

The BBC understands the statutory review into the Portland incinerator will take place early next year.

Smooth snakes and nightjars are among the species to benefit from the restoration of Avon Heath.

Matt Prosser's reported new challenges will include council in-fighting and earthquakes.

Dorset Council backs an application to refurbish and replace much of the museum roof.

The government says it has no further role to play after approving an incinerator in September.