Three youths from Verwood have been clearing up rubbish that they have been dumping in the copse for the past year.

Through the restorative justice system, they have helped clear up nine bin bags worth of litter, taken six Morrisons trollies back to the store and removed four large metal barriers from within the woods.

Neighbourhood officers from East Dorset have also removed a makeshift den, and will continue to patrol the area to help prevent Anti Social Behaviour.