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The fire at Studland on Friday. Picture by Brian Dorey.

"Move your cars": 300 drivers ignore ‘no parking’ signs at Studland fire site
MORE than 300 drivers have reportedly ignored ‘no parking’ signs placed along a road in Studland while firefighters continue to tackle a large heath fire.

Major heath fire at Studland 'believed to be caused by barbecue or campfire'. Picture: Andy Lyons

Major heath fire at Studland 'believed to be caused by barbecue or campfire'

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LIVE: Traffic and travel updates as heatwave continues

Live LIVE: Delays of up to 60 minutes on Morebus services due to "heavy congestion"

Two teenagers set fire to grass near Canford School

WATCH: Two teenagers 'set fire to hay in field' as fires tear through Dorset

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Flats cordoned off in Poole with police and forensics on the scene

Breaking Flats cordoned off in Poole with police and forensics on the scene

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The bomb disposal team has been called to Studland.

Breaking Bomb disposal team called after unexploded device found at Studland

Bournemouth seafront. Picture by Stephen Bath.

Boy missing on Bournemouth beach is reunited with his parents

The fire at Studland Heath on Friday afternoon. Pictures by Becky Wood, Brian Dorey and James Alderman

Live LIVE: Studland heath fire 'caused by barbecue or campfire'

Public toilets on Bournemouth Pier. Picture: Bournemouth Daily Echo

‘Health hazard’: Calls for attendant in public toilets on Bournemouth Pier

35 firefighters tackle fire involving 4.9 hectares of corn and straw

35 firefighters tackle fire involving 4.9 hectares of corn and straw

ANOTHER thunderstorm warning issued for BCP by Met Office. Picture by Scott Terrell

ANOTHER thunderstorm warning issued for BCP by Met Office

Around 5,000 hospital patient images accidentally deleted from University Hospital Dorset system. Picture: Pixabay

Thousands of hospital patient images in Dorset accidentally deleted

Tents pitched on Bournemouth beach

Wakey wakey! Beach camping clampdown with 70 legal notices issued

CGI of the proposed Aldi and coffee shop off Alder Road in Poole

Aldi frustration as Poole store plan waiting two years for a council decision

Man interviewed by police following sexual assault of teenage girl in Blandford. Picture: Bournemouth Daily Echo

Man interviewed by police following sexual assault of teenage girl in Blandford

Studland heath fire scaled back but firefighters remain on scene. Picture: Verwood Fire Station

Studland heath fire scaled back but firefighters remain on scene

The seized motorcycle. Picture: Dorset Police No Excuse

Motorcyclist 'hides in hedge' after being stopped by traffic cops

Wimpy in Swanage

Dorset's only Wimpy: Inside the famous fast-food chain located in Swanage

Cllr Ann Stribley, Conservative member for Parkstone

Experienced Conservative councillor suspended for second time in four months

Studland heath fire. Picture: Krystian Krawczyk/Roused Video

WATCH: Incredible drone footage captures extent of Studland heath fire

Abandoned 111 calls a concern as Dorset service struggles to hit answering target

Abandoned 111 calls a concern as Dorset service struggles to hit answering target

Stock dog photo: Pixabay

Animal charity "concerned" to hear of Dorset dog show going ahead in the heatwave

Man arrested after allegedly exposing himself to woman and performing an act

Thomas in the 'Ant Corner'. Picture: Ants On A Rock

Meet the 'ant-man' of Dorset

Christchurch Carnival

'We feel that the risks are too great': Carnival organisers U-turn on fireworks

TikTok hack reveals how to keep flies out of your house when the door is open. (PA)

'Insane' TikTok hack reveals simple way to keep flies out of your home

Mortgage bill payers in the UK set to lose out on £600 as interest rates soar. (PA)

Thousands of UK homeowners set to lose £600 from their bank account

Margaret Green Animal Rescue is looking to rehome a number of animals

PICTURED: 8 animals looking for forever homes in Dorset

Why Dorset has not been declared a drought zone

Why Dorset hasn't been included in the UK drought zone list

There are few things to look out for in tyres when setting out in very hot temperatures (PA)

Drivers urged to make urgent check on cars this weekend amid Met Office warning

Royal Mail, Ryanair, Network Rail, London Underground - full list of UK strikes in August. (PA)

Full list of worker's strikes in August and when they will affect you

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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne scores their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday August 13, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man City. Photo credit should

Manchester City show their class with comfortable 4-0 win over Cherries
CHERRIES pulled no surprises as they fell to a heavy defeat away at the reigning champions, Manchester City.

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British Speedway Grand Prix live! Fans and former Pirates flock to Cardiff

Live British Speedway Grand Prix live! Fans and former Pirates flock to Cardiff

Bournemouth celebrations after the Championship match between AFC Bournemouth v Millwall. Credit Stuart Martin. David Brooks

Parker gives positive update on Brooks's comeback quest

Cherries face Manchester City

Premier League: Man City 4-0 Cherries - as it happened

Poole Pirates v Oxford Cheetahs in Championship Speedway at Wimborne Road. Steve Worrall.

Mechanical gremlins halt Worrall as Pirates beaten in Championship Pairs final

Wimborne begin their campaign at home to Cinderford this afternoon (Pic: Steve Harris)

'There's not any given right to win a game at this level' - Stokoe making sure complacency will not be an issue for Magpies

Tom Killick (Poole manager, left) after the Southern League Premier South game between Winchester City and Poole Town on Sat 6th August 2022 at Charters Community Stadium, Winchester, Hampshire. Photo: Ian Middlebrook.

'We have to go up a little bit in our levels' - Killick wary of 'powerful' Tiverton

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Manchester City’s Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland kept at bay as Manchester City hammer Bournemouth

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes

Emma Hayes says Women’s Super League can benefit from Premier League ‘expertise’

Tyrone Mings (right) was back in the Aston Villa side against Everton

Tyrone Mings was really dominant – Steven Gerrard praises Aston Villa defender

Aston Villa’s Emiliano Buendia celebrates his goal

Aston Villa get their first win of the season at Everton’s expense

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Thomas Tuchel

Barcelona open to discussing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal with Chelsea

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CGI of the proposed Aldi and coffee shop off Alder Road in Poole

Aldi frustration as Poole store plan waiting two years for a council decision

A number of supermarkets have stopped selling disposable BBQs. Picture: PA

AT LAST! Almost ALL Dorset supermarkets remove disposable BBQs from sale

Many more bosses will go to jail for coronavirus loan fraud, says insolvency expert

Many more bosses will go to jail for coronavirus loan fraud, says insolvency expert

Southbourne Crossroads car park. Picture: Francis Owtram

"We must fight again": Revised plans submitted for Southbourne Crossroads car park

Hairdressers celebrate life of customer who battled cancer for over eight years. Picture: Deep South Media

‘She was very down to earth lady who bravely battled cancer for a very long time’

Bournemouth Air Festival ramps up search for traders. Picture: Charlie Raven

Bournemouth Air Festival trader search is stepped up

Arran Campbell, Oakstone International’s managing consultant for North America, in Chicago with wife Pamela and dog Pica

'Huge opportunity': Poole business opens in Chicago

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Letters

'Should cyclists have some form of identification?'

'Should cyclists have some form of identification?'

A35 at Holmsley

'Why hasn't new bridge got a cycle lane?'

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‘I’ve gone and done it’ – Climber, 82, bags final Munro

Sir Salman Rushdie at The 2019 Booker Prize Longlist announced

Sir Salman Rushdie on a ventilator and could lose an eye after New York attack

Temperatures to rise to 35C amid drought, wildfires with thunderstorms to come

Shipping companies prepare for worst as Rhine levels near critical low

Sir Salman Rushdie at The 2019 Booker Prize Longlist announced

Sir Salman Rushdie on a ventilator and could lose an eye after New York attack

JK Rowling (Ian West/PA)

JK Rowling working with police after receiving threat following Rushdie tweet

Climber, 82, to bag final peak in 282 Munro challenge

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