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A sheep is standing in a field. It has light-coloured fleece and a black face and ears.

Rare breed sheep to aid conservation efforts

A flock of Dorset Down has arrived at the park to graze the land during the winter months.

A man looking straight at the camera. He is wearing a black suit with a white shirt and black tie and is standing in front of wooden benches in a meeting room.

Reducing city speed limit to 20mph a 'no brainer'

A council votes in favour of reducing speed limits on many streets in a city to 20mph (32km/h).

Ornate geometric pale blue and cream curved ceiling in room with pale green seats. Wooden panelling and a clock can be seen on one wall and ornate a wooden doors. A portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth hangs on one all with other artworks.

Restoration work on historic ceiling approved

Repairs on the Victorian-built Moot Hall is agreed by planners, meaning the work can begin.

A road sign with the number 20 and the word "zone" in black writing on a white background. There is a red circle around the number, and a cloudy sky in the background.

City's speed limits could be cut to 20mph

A council considers plans to change speed limits on roads "where people live, work, play or learn".

A person pulls a draught beer in a pub. Liquid is pictured pouring into a clear glass from a tap.

Pop-up Irish-themed pub event rejected by planners

The negative impacts of the outdoor event cannot be mitigated, says the licensing authority.

A man, seen only from the waist down, pushes a green wheelie bin to the end of a brick driveway. His trousers are light grey with large pockets. He has two hands on the bin as he pushes it.

Council warns of 'scammer' selling fake waste deal

The perpetrator wears a hi-vis jacket and uses fabricated stickers to trick people, a council says.

An artist's impression of a quarter-mile (400m) chariot track.

Roman circus site homes rejected

The remains of a chariot track were discovered in 2004.

A brick building. There are four parking spaces and a lamppost outside and blue metal fencing around parts of the building.

MP raises concerns over safety of Army site homes

Councillors look set to approve the housing development on a former Army site.

Three commercial units. The first has a red arch over the front doors. The other have signs with the words "to let" in the windows".

Cineworld pulls out of new leisure park

A council leader says two competitors have expressed interest in the site.