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Bright green minibus parked next to the entrance sign for the Blue Pool nature reserve and tearooms

New bus serves 'impossible to reach' attractions

The 200 Purbeck Shuttle will connect Wareham station with the Blue Pool and RSPB Arne.

Christ Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams posing for the camera

Winterwatch returns to nature reserve

Chris Packham, Micheala Strachan and Iolo Williams return to RSPB Arne for Winterwatch.

People seen carrying cut pine trees on a sunny day. They are facing away from the camera. A man is seen holding a saw.

Christmas tree event cancelled over staff shortage

RSPB Arne say they hope Pull A Pine would be back in 2025.

A woman with dark brown hair tied back in a bun is walking through woodland, she is smiling looking towards the sky, wearing a short sleeved red floral print t shirt and blue trousers, a red rucksack and carries binoculars in her hands, in the background is a large tree and she is surrounded by greenery while she enjoys birdwatching

RSPB to host Dorset's first bird festival

Birdwatchers will gather near the Jurassic Coast for walks, sightseeing and demonstrations.

A large bright orange moon in the sky over the pier at Swanage. The moon is perfectly lined up with a small shelter that has lights on that make it look like the moon is inside. There are three boats in the water in front of the pier and there is a row of street lights on the pier. Both the sky and sea are a dark blue.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A man wearing shorts, tshirts and a cap walks across rocks carrying a small net. The rocks are on the edge of the sea beyond that is bright blue in the sun. He is wearing black shoes and there are several rock pools. The sky is blue with one fluffy white cloud.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

The sunsets over a body of water illuminating the sky with an orange glow. The light reflects on the water and silhouetted on the horizon are a row of trees and electricity pylons. In the foreground there is a row of plants and small flowers.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

The rock arch at Durdle Door with the cliff behind on a sunny day. There is a sandy cove with hundreds of people sitting on the beach in front of the cliffs. The cliffs are covered in green grass and the sea is clear blue. Overhead the sunny sky is blue with one white cloud.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A grass track runs through the heathland purple heather at the Arne Nature Reserve. The track is the width of a vehicle with wheel parks, and on either side the heather stretches to the horizon. Above there is a blue sky with white and grey clouds.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.