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The sun rises over a ruined building in front of the sea. The sky is glowing orange over head. On either side of the building are two palm trees.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

Three dogs running towards the camera on a sandy beach. The middle one is white and brown and has a tennis ball in its mouth. The other two are brown. There are dunes covered in vegetation in the background under a cloudy sky.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A misty day looking over the Dorset countryside. There are pine trees in the foreground with green fields behind. You can see the ruins of Corfe Castle in the distance on top of a small hill.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A wintery river scene with boats moored at the bank. The trees lining the river have no leaves and the sky has hazy sunshine with grey clouds.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

Dark orange orangutan sat in cream leather seat with blanket and a plastic tub of fruit.

Baby orangutan's first-class ticket to new home

Kiwi was rejected by her mother in Spain so has moved to Europe's creche for orphaned orangutans.

Protesters, including two women on mobility scooters and a woman in a wheelchair, hold signs next to Wareham level crossing on 16 November 2024.

Rail crossing decision postponed after protests

A decision on a plan to replace a level crossing with a footbridge is deferred at the last minute.

Protesters, including two women mobility scooters and a woman in a wheelchair, hold signs next to Wareham level crossing on 16 November 2024.

Decision due on rail crossing after 12-year campaign

Actor Edward Fox OBE has previously supported calls for the pedestrian rail crossing to be saved.

A cascade of knitted poppies trails from a red phone box in Winterborne Kingston. The phone box is on a pavement next to a telegraph pole that has a poppy attached to it. There are also two cones on the pavement and a pink flower growing at its base. Behind you can see a street scene with parked cars and white houses.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.

A red squirrel looks at the camera. It is standing in fallen brown leaves with a tree behind.

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

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Dorset.