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Elevated view of buildings on the Cobb harbour wall in Lyme Regis, now protected by a second breakwater in the background. The sea is grey and waves are crashing against the newer outer wall. Four small fishing boats are anchored inside the harbour in the foreground where the water is choppy but comparatively calm.

Survivors' tales from the deadly Great Gale

The Great Gale of 1824 killed as many as 100 people when it hit England's south coast.

Head and shoulders picture of Nick Ireland wearing a white collarless shirt standing in front of a grassed area with trees and picnic benches.

Minister rebuffs council leader's incinerator plea

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

A group of trees with orange and brown leaves on their branches can be seen on a lovely sunny day with the sun shining through the branches.

Dorset's Big Picture: Sunday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

Two women with blonde hair and glasses holding up placards reading "no incinerator", with a crowd of people standing behind them.

Hundreds gather for waste incinerator protest

Campaigners are concerned about the burning of waste for environmental and health reasons.

A scene of a lake or other type of waterway containing several ducks. The water is rippling out from the centre and looks brown in colour. A few overhanging branches can be seen at the top of the image.

Dorset's Big Picture: Saturday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A beach scene with a threatening dary grey sky. A small number of people can be seen walking on the sand in the distance - one couple is hand-in-hand with a dog.

Dorset's Big Picture: Friday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A sunny day on the beach at Swanage. A wooden structure covered in seaweed can be seen on the sandy beach moving out towards the waves.

Dorset's Big Picture: Thursday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

The sky is pitch black but studded with stars. In the centre stands the top of a lighthouse with its light shining bright. You can even see beams of light being cast from the lighthouse into the night sky.

Dorset's Big Picture: Wednesday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A yellow and grey helicopter in front of a HeliOperations base.

Firm wins £141m contract to train German pilots in Dorset

HeliOperations, on the Isle of Portland, is awarded a seven-year contract by the German MOD.