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A COMMUNITY fundraising campaign launched in a bid to secure the future of a beloved village pub has reached its initial target, meaning a value…

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Multiple flood alerts are in force around Dorset. Picture: Dorset Echo/Environment Agency A NUMBER of flood alerts have been issued across Dorset, with more rain forecast for the county in the coming days. Dorset was experienced a wet week, including more rain which fell overnight, and has caused high river levels and groundwater across parts of the county. Due to the wet and unsettled weather, six flood alerts which state “flooding is possible (and) be prepared”, have been issued by Environment Agency across Dorset. These areas include parts of Weymouth, Dorchester, Blandford For...

FLOOD warnings have been issued for parts of Dorset and New Forest as heavy rain has battered the area. River levels have risen at the Ringwood Old Cottage and flooding to roads and farmland is possible, the environment agency warned. The agency warned Ringwood and Christchurch were most at risk. It said: “Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall. “We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. “Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local w...