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Smiling and posing for the camera, left to right, are Lee Burkhill, Sonia Booth, her sister, Val, and Charlie Dimmock

TV garden makeover inspires woman to help others

Sonia Booth contacted Garden Rescue when sight loss made it difficult for her to manage her garden.

A road with a steep hill on one side, with a chunk of ground and vegetation having fallen towards the road and caused the concrete barriers lining the road to curve inwards over the tarmac, blocking the lane.

£8m road safety scheme moves step closer

Dorset Council says the trees need to be felled to prepare for eventual land stabilisation works.

A red-looking moon can be seen above a helter skelter lit up in the dark on Bournemouth seafront. Lights from buildings can be seen in the dark background.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A row of brightly-coloured beach huts stand proudly in the sun in a beach scene. They are all closed.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

Several brown horses are on a patch of grass with a beach scene in the background. Beach huts line the shore and boats can be seen in the water. Some of the horses are eating.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A sandy beach scene on a clear sunny day. A windbreak has been placed on the sand but there are no people in sight.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A scene of a beach from a cliff above. The sky is blue with just a few fair weather clouds. A stone structure - possibly steps - can be seen in the foreground with a tree line running behind the beach.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A picture of a beach on a sunny day with white clouds lining the blue sky. A beach covered in green seaweed can be seen in the foreground and a cliff landscape overlooking the sea can be seen in the background.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

Four paddleboarders are on a calm sea in Poole Bay at sunrise. The sky is flowing pink and there are white fluffy clouds on the horizon.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.