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David Brynley and Norman Notley

Gay couple's archive reveals 'peaceful life'

Norman Notley and David Brynley had lived as an openly gay couple in Corfe Castle since the 1920s.

Staggered metal fencing with traffic light for pedestrians at entrance on to pedestrian level crossing

Council joins fight over level crossing foot access

The only alternative to the crossing is a nearby footbridge accessed via steps.

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

MP secures meeting over rail crossing plans

The pedestrian crossing in Wareham has been the centre of protests for more than a decade.

The sun rises over a ruined building in front of the sea. The sky is glowing orange over head. On either side of the building are two palm trees.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

Three dogs running towards the camera on a sandy beach. The middle one is white and brown and has a tennis ball in its mouth. The other two are brown. There are dunes covered in vegetation in the background under a cloudy sky.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A misty day looking over the Dorset countryside. There are pine trees in the foreground with green fields behind. You can see the ruins of Corfe Castle in the distance on top of a small hill.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A wintery river scene with boats moored at the bank. The trees lining the river have no leaves and the sky has hazy sunshine with grey clouds.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

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.