Famous South West Beach Gains Official Bathing Water Status for Summer Friday, May 15, 2026 eastbeach bathingwater environmentagency westbay broadchurch waterquality defra openwaterswimming dorset tourism East Beach at West Bay in Dorset, widely recognized as a filming location for the popular ITV drama Broadchurch, has earned an important new environmental designation ahead of the summer season. It is now officially listed as … Read More
Man Wanted After Suspicious Fire Outside Sherborne Police Station Wednesday, April 29, 2026 sherborne dorset police arson fire investigation suspect crime publicappeal safety Dorset Police have launched an investigation following a suspicious fire outside Sherborne Police Station in the early hours of Saturday, April 25. At approximately 3:30 a.m., a small fire broke out near the station’s boiler … Read More
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Historic Sherborne Building Fire: Preventable Tragedy Sparks Calls for Accountability Wednesday, April 29, 2026 sherborne newellhouse historic fire dorset heritage conservation antisocial investigation council The former Newell House School in Sherborne, a historic and much-loved Grade II listed building, was severely damaged by a fire on April 26. The blaze, first reported at 5:58 pm, raged for hours, causing the roof to collapse … Read More
Somerset's Top Lifestyle Businesses Shine in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026 Sunday, April 26, 2026 somerset dorset bristol lifestyle business awards finalists independent wellness fashion The finest independent lifestyle businesses across Somerset and its surrounding regions have been announced as finalists in the prestigious Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026. These awards celebrate excellence in 21 lifestyle … Read More
Dorset Vet Recommends Top 3 Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners Wednesday, April 22, 2026 greyhound labrador borderterrier dogbreeds firsttimeowners veterinary dorset petcare exercise lifestyle Welcoming a dog into your home is a big responsibility, especially for first-time owners. Choosing the right breed is essential, as dogs vary widely in size, temperament, and exercise needs. Tom, a veterinary surgeon from … Read More