A Neighbourhood Watch style initiative's been launched to help protect Upton Heath from arson attacks.

Dorset Wildlife Trust's Heathwatch scheme will see local volunteers trained to act as eyes and ears to prevent huge blazes like the one that decimated the Heath last June - and the lesser ones within the past week.

Warden Andy Fale says they'll be asked to look out not only for small fires, but anyone acting suspiciously:

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