Body finally recovered from water
A body which washed-up off the Hampshire coast is retrieved from the water following a protracted recovery operation.

Fake Christmas tree to be removed
A vandalised fake Christmas tree which some residents in a Dorset town described as looking like a witch's hat is to be replaced.

Councils warned over social care
A Dorset council is named as one of eight English local authorities told to improve social care for adults, in an annual report.

Injured man airlifted from boat
A man is airlifted by coastguard helicopter from a charter fishing boat after collapsing and injuring his head.

Football stadium plan thrown out
A council refuses permission for part of a recreation ground to be turned into a football stadium and sports facilities.

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