People in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch are being urged to sign an e-petition to save the Portland Coastguard helicopter.

Budget cuts mean it's due to be axed in 2017 and with appeals to the Prime Minister and Transport Secretary seeming to have fallen on deaf ears - South Dorset MP Richard Drax wants to try and force a debate in parliament.

If you want to add your name, go to petitions.direct.gov.uk