Steve Harris Episodes Episode guide
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Cuckooing - a process drug gangs are using in Dorset to exploit the vulnerable
Gangs are coming to the county and using the homes of the vulnerable to sell drugs from.
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The coastal path around Dorset could be fully connected and open to the public
An 8 week consultation has begun on a new eastern stretch of the coastal path.
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Poole reisdents say they've suffered months of increased pollution and poor air quality
Traffic is queuing to use the Twin Sails Bridge while the Lifting Bridge is repaired.
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The Poole cancer nurse who almost didn't attend the mammogram that saved her life
Leslie-May Harrison has spent nearly 40 years nursing patients with breast cancer.
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Radio 1's Greg James says he's up for officially naming Dorset Police's new rural crime tractor
Greg has been asking his listeners for name suggestions on his Radio 1 show.
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18,500 questionnaires, 2000 at drop in sessions, and 1000 interviews over the phone
We have the results from the consultation into the future of healthcare in Dorset.
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Reaction to the fire in London from local firefighters and a new helicopter for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
Craig Baker from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue on the Grenfell Tower fire.
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It's an historic day for the Isle of Purbeck
A public train service runs from Swanage to Wareham for the first time in 45 years.
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The newly-returned West Dorset MP says Theresa May can last a full five year term as Prime Minister
Sir Oliver Letwin denies Mrs May's administration won't be able to govern effectively.
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In Dorset the number of people charged with domestic violence rose by a third between 2014 and 2016
We've been given unprecedented access to a women's refuge which supports survivors.
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On the last day before the general election, we put your questions to the West Dorset candidates
The four men hoping to be West Dorset's next MP joined us to answer your questions.
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The Dorset Police Federation says it's 'concerned' about the decreasing numbers of officers in the county
Officer numbers fell by 17% between 2010 and 2016.
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Health services across the South are struggling to keep staffing levels safe because of an ongoing recruitment crisis
Latest figures from NHS Digital show a combined total of well over 4500 vacancies.
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Bells at Dorset's abbeys and minsters will ring out this weekend to raise awareness of blood cancer
It's been organised for Julie McDonnell who is terminally ill.
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Have parts of Poole become 'no-go areas' for the visually impaired?
Chris Ford is a former serviceman. He says he struggles to get around the town.
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The four candidates in the South Dorset constituency bid for your vote
We hear from the three men and one woman who'd like to be the next MP for South Dorset.
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A World War Two veteran from Poole wishes he'd sought help for his blindness earlier
92 year old Eddie Gaines served in the Royal Navy and was a first class stoker.
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Dorset Police tells us the introduction of a ban on legal highs has been a success
One year on from the Psychoactive Substances Act, we talk about the impact it's had.
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We're live in Swanage with news of the first scheduled services between the town and Wareham for over 40 years
A new 60 day trial service will start next month.
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How do you tell children about atrocities like the suicide bomber at Manchester Arena?
Blandford counsellor Alison Moore gives us some advice.
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23/05/2017
Live from Dorset, Steve Harris starts the day with local, national and international news.
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People in Dorset are being urged to look out for signs of adult abuse
Bournemouth and Poole Safeguarding Adults Board is distributing new posters.
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"Nobody deserves to be loved at arm's length" says a Dorset mum who started foster caring last year
Laura Collins from Stapehill near Ferndown has looked after nine children.
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The Melcombe Regis Board says it will be held accountable for its actions
The central Weymouth neighbourhood is one of the most deprived districts in the country.
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We hear from a Dorchester member of Winston Churchill's secret army
Jack Northover spent WWII prepared to sabotage any German force that invaded Britain.
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The man in charge of Bournemouth tourism says reducing the number of EU migrants would be 'an absolute disaster'
Mark Smith says cutting the number of European workers would have an huge impact.
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A "ticking time bomb" - how an experienced HGV driver describes plans to send lorries down a Dorset C road
Richard Burgess drove our reporter on the C13 route between Blandford and Shaftesbury.
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We meet Felicity Warner who wants to help people around the world have a good death
Felicity from North Chideock founded the Soul Midwives movement 20 years ago.
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"Don't be fobbed off" says the Dorset woman with an inoperable brain tumour
Amy Quin from Piddletrenthide was diagnosed with the condition one year ago.
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The Green Party in Dorset is calling on other parties to cooperate to try to oust the Conservatives
In a letter they've invited the Lib Dems and Labour to discuss a strategy.