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Campaigners have pledged to "fight on" in their opposition to a planned waste incinerator near Dorset's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.The Court of Appeal dismissed a legal challenge brought by opponents of the incinerator which was approved by the government in 2024, despite it initially being refused by Dorset Council.Dorset South MP Lloyd Hatton said the court decision was "frankly devastating".Developer Powerfuel Portland Ltd said the verdict cleared the way for the incinerator which would bring a "long-term…

Large rock-filled bags have been placed over a hole in a harbour wall as a temporary fix to protect it ahead of the winter's rough seas.The void at the bottom of the high sea wall at the Cobb in Lyme Regis was found during a routine inspection in the spring.Dorset Council said the hollow in the Grade I listed stone wall, found where the Cobb forks and is exposed to strong waves, was "about the size of a…

Michael Garlick / GeographBulk-buying discounts for ferry users will be retainedPlans to introduce a toll on the approach road to a ferry have been shelved following a public inquiry.Operators of Sandbanks Ferry in Dorset had sought permission to charge drivers to use Ferry Road in Studland to reduce congestion.Following an inquiry in January, the Secretary of State followed an inspector's recommendation and said the toll "should not go ahead at this stage".The ferry firm, which owns the section…

Stephen StaffordSouth of EnglandStop Portland Waste IncineratorCampaigners had taken the case to the Court of Appeal after losing a High Court decision in MarchA planned waste incinerator near Dorset's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is set to go ahead following a Court of Appeal decision.The application for the facility at Portland Port was given the go-ahead by the government in September 2024, despite initially being refused by Dorset Council.The court rejected a legal challenge by the Stop Portland…

ArtickleThe moon was glowing over Crowmarsh Gifford, Oxfordshire, in this picture by BBC Weather Watcher ArticklePhotographers across the south of England have been sharing their pictures of the Beaver supermoon.The largest, brightest Moon of the year rose on Wednesday with many areas of Dorset, Hampshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire lucky enough to have a clear sky.The Beaver Moon was bigger and brighter than earlier supermoons this year due to the fact that it is the closest full Moon to…

Stephen StaffordSouth of EnglandGoogleThe A30 bridge at Shaftesbury is among the repair projects that could be fundedRoad improvements in Dorset could receive a £115m funding boost, the county council has said.Dorset Council's Highways Capital Programme Strategy has been released with plans for spending on roads over the next four years.It said it could potentially receive extra funding from central government for projects including the including repairs to the A30 Shaftesbury Bridge, on top of £15.5m confirmed for work…

Curtis LancasterSouth of EnglandBBCBBC Radio Berkshire's Sophie Drew, Kemi Spence, Ellie Tutt and Katie Tyler celebrated with PudseyRadio presenters in the south have completed a mammoth three-legged walk for Children Need.They joined colleagues from 40 BBC local radio stations who were challenged by Pudsey to tie their legs together and trek a combined total of 1,000 miles.Presenters from each station were tied to volunteers, who provided the extra leg.BBC Radio Solent, BBC Radio Oxford and BBC Radio Berkshire…