Immigration centre planned
HMP The Verne on Portland will close and be converted into an immigration removal centre.
Dorset MP pleased for new use for HMP The Verne
The Conservative MP for South Dorset Richard Drax said he was pleased the building would remain open with the prospect of more employment:
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Trail hunts will NOT be banned on National Trust land
Members vote that legal hunts should not be banned from National Trust land at the Annual General Meeting in Swindon.
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The latest weather for the West
Strong winds tonight. More sunshine than today on Sunday with winds easing.
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The latest weather for the South West
Blustery showers tonight. Brighter tomorrow with winds easing.