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Haynes Motor Museum volunteers honoured for decades of service

DECADES of service by volunteers at a Somerset museum have been recognised with special awards. More than 30 people were…

M5 traffic warning as school holidays getaway set to begin this weekend

DRIVERS are expected to make more than 12 million journeys this weekend as schools break up for the summer…

Billion-pound plans to revamp A303 around Stonehenge approved – despite opposition

CONTROVERSIAL billion-pound plans to transform the roads network around Stonehenge have been approved – with campaigners branding the decision…

Eco-friendly scheme boosts wildlife at Dorchester roundabouts

DRAINAGE improvements at two Dorchester roundabouts have led to improved biodiversity and reduced costs for the sites. National Highways worked…

£1.3m work to stop A357 falling into River Stour at Sturminster Newton

WORK to prevent a river bank – and a major road – slipping into the River Stour at Sturminster…

Dorset road safety design competition open for young people

YOUNG people are being urged to do their bit for road safety by creating a design to raise awareness. The…

Crash closes A303 between Sparkford and Wincanton

A CRASH has seen traffic held on the A303 near Sparkford. The incident, on the westbound carriageway, happened before the…

‘Britain’s Bravest’ point way ahead with signs role

DID you know, many of the signs you use to help navigate your way around the roads of Britain…

Vintage vehicles and classic cars going on show in Shillingstone Station

CLASSIC cars and vintage vehicles will be the order of the day at an event next month. North Dorset Railway…

Five Dorset towns and villages could see new 20mph speed limits

A TOTAL of five towns and villages in Dorset could soon see 20mph speed limits introduced. A new panel at…