Petrol prices have hit new record highs.

The average price of unleaded's now more than 142 pence a litre while diesel's almost 148p.

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Meanwhile Fresh talks aimed at averting strikes by fuel tanker drivers are to begin on Monday.

It comes after drivers rejected a proposed deal with employers over terms and conditions, and health and safety

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Proposals for a 100 metre high weather mast in Poole bay have been turned down by Bournemouth planners..

Eneco wanted to put one up to assess wind speeds in preparation for the Navitus Bay wind park - but the board felt the sight of it would impact on tourism.

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and a horse belonging to Sandbanks football manager Harry Redknapp has died during a race.

Arry's Orse suffered a heart attack at Ripon.

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