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Two police officers taken to hospital after crash bbc.in/4fFUH6r

Dorset Police officers taken to hospital after crash in Hinton

The officers were responding to an emergency when their vehicle was involved in a collision with another car.

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Seaside town celebrates its fossil finding history bbc.in/3Q1y9ml

In Pictures: Lyme Regis celebrates its fossil finding history

Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2026 is one of the UK's biggest science and heritage weekends.

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Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missed bbc.in/4or1Xp9

Weekly round-up: Five stories from the South you may have missed

A story about an impromptu Rolling Stone performance in a pub was among our most read this week.

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Big Picture: This week's images from the South bbc.in/4e9aPfC

Big Picture: This week's images from the south of England

The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.

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Woman given 10-year ban after animals' suffering bbc.in/3Qpl6Lk

West Parley woman given 10-year ban after animals' suffering

Sexton is fined £8,000, told to pay nearly £72,000 in costs and cannot challenge ban for six years.

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The remarkable undisturbed remains of a Saxon saint bbc.in/3SELilV

Secret Dorset: The remarkable undisturbed remains of St Wite

Radio Solent's Steve Harris explores the spiritual heritage of St Wite's shrine in a Dorset church.

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'Quirky' chain-ferry challenge in memory of friend bbc.in/4ggn5My

Chain ferry challenge completed in 24 hours in memory of friend

Five friends complete a challenge to use all the UK's chain ferries within 24 hours in memory of their friend.

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South weekly quiz: Where did Sir Mick Jagger pop up? bbc.in/4eFUFdK

South of England weekly news quiz - 13 June 2026

Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.

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Long serving firefighter 'taken aback' at honour bbc.in/4eEi5QC

Dorset long serving firefighter 'taken aback' at BEM honour

King's Birthday Honours recipients reflect on their awards and importance of serving the community.

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'First ever' chain ferry mission in friend's memory bbc.in/4vJZJDy

Schoolmates tackle UK chain ferry challenge in friend's memory

The group has raised money for a suicide prevention charity in honour of Dan Demissie.

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The Paleoartists bringing dinosaurs to life bbc.in/4vekHec

Where science meets art: Paleoartists bringing dinosaurs to life

Devon paleoartists are hoping exhibiting their art will get young people excited about dinosaurs.

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Man stuck on cliffs rescued after waving for help bbc.in/3SmzYe9

Man stuck on Dorset cliffs seen waving for help rescued by helicopter

A man is flown by coastguard helicopter from Monmouth Beach after being found stranded on cliffs.

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Festival cancelled as organiser vows 'never again' bbc.in/4okVqvX

Highcliffe Cliff Top Festival cancelled as organiser vows 'never again'

Stir Events said it would not hold further events in Highcliffe, citing rising costs and objections.

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Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people bbc.in/4e6KZsw

Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to thousands of young people in July

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.

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How US independence led to village church repairs bbc.in/4vcs59U

How US independence led to Dorset village church's repairs

A charity donates £8,000 to a Dorset church to celebrate 250 years since American independence.

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Father remembered year on from Air India tragedy bbc.in/4fGHSsG

Dorset father remembered a year on from Air India crash tragedy

Hampshire villagers have raised funds for a bench in memory of Ketan Shah.

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Bridge traffic lights trial to end after 'feedback' bbc.in/4v9Gofk

Julian's Bridge traffic lights trial to end after 'feedback'

Dorset Council receives nearly 3,000 responses to a consultation about Julian's Bridge in Wimborne.

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Beachgoers face higher illegal parking fines again bbc.in/4ecNBUw

Higher parking fines set to return near BCP beaches this summer

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council welcomes being allowed to increase parking fines again.

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Billy Bragg joins 'protestival' against incinerator bbc.in/4eiv1un

Billy Bragg joins 'protestival' against Portland incinerator

Billy Bragg is performing to support the campaign against the Portland incinerator.

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