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Dark orange orangutan sat in cream leather seat with blanket and a plastic tub of fruit.

Baby orangutan's first-class ticket to new home

Kiwi was rejected by her mother in Spain so has moved to Europe's creche for orphaned orangutans.

Protesters, including two women on mobility scooters and a woman in a wheelchair, hold signs next to Wareham level crossing on 16 November 2024.

Rail crossing decision postponed after protests

A decision on a plan to replace a level crossing with a footbridge is deferred at the last minute.

Protesters, including two women mobility scooters and a woman in a wheelchair, hold signs next to Wareham level crossing on 16 November 2024.

Decision due on rail crossing after 12-year campaign

Actor Edward Fox OBE has previously supported calls for the pedestrian rail crossing to be saved.

A cascade of knitted poppies trails from a red phone box in Winterborne Kingston. The phone box is on a pavement next to a telegraph pole that has a poppy attached to it. There are also two cones on the pavement and a pink flower growing at its base. Behind you can see a street scene with parked cars and white houses.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A red squirrel looks at the camera. It is standing in fallen brown leaves with a tree behind.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

Railway tracks run through the centre of this picture that was taken near Sherborne. It is an overcast day with a grey sky overhead. The two sets of tracks run in a straight line into the distance. There are autumnal trees on either side of the track.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

Mock up CGI of Lidl, exterior shot of the store, which has wooden slats on the roof, a car park and greenery planted outside

Lidl store approved despite green belt concerns

Dorset Council approves the development of the store after two hours of debate.

A large pond containing several colourful leaves in the foreground and surrounded by green grass and trees. The clouds in the sky are a dark shade of grey.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

The sea and a shingle beach sit in front of multi-coloured beach huts under thick grey clouds. Four seagulls can be seen on the beach.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

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