Heavy rainfall and limited funding have caused Dorset's roadside verges to look more overgrown than usual.

That's according to the County Council, who say trying to find saving of 57 million pounds by 2014 means there will have to be fewer trims - though they'll make sure they meet safety standards for driver visability.

They've added that the Highways department is investigating different ways of managing the verges - which could reduce the number of cuts needed while also helping local wildlife to flourish.