Historic Shillingstone Station Set for Revival as Operational Railway and Museum Thursday, September 4, 2025 heritage railway restoration shillingstone steam diesel dorset museum community transport Dorset Council has approved the final stage in transforming the historic Shillingstone station into a fully operational railway and museum, marking a major milestone in a 20-year restoration project. The North Dorset Railway … Read More
Controversy Surrounds Bredy Farm's Campsite Amid Noise Complaints Tuesday, September 2, 2025 campsite planning dorset bredyfarm noise festival complaints farmland conservation application A new planning application has been submitted to continue operating a seasonal campsite at Bredy Farm in Burton Bradstock, sparking renewed debate within the community. The 3-hectare Orchard campsite sits on orchard land … Read More
Family’s Heartfelt Tribute to ‘Incredible’ Young Man Lost in Tragic Crash Thursday, August 28, 2025 tribute family obituary accident motorbike dorset community athlete mourning police sport The family of 22-year-old Jet Thomas-Day from Weymouth have shared a deeply touching tribute following his tragic death in a motorbike crash over the Bank Holiday weekend. Jet, affectionately known as “Boo,” was … Read More
Air Ambulance Emergency Landing at Butlin's Minehead Wednesday, August 27, 2025 airambulance butlins minehead emergency helicopter medical rescue southmead dorset somerset An air ambulance made an emergency landing at Butlin’s Minehead late Tuesday night, August 26, to airlift a woman to hospital. The helicopter touched down on the resort grounds at approximately 11:30 p.m. and departed … Read More
Dorset Gardener Amazed by Rare “Fallstreak Hole” Phenomenon in the Sky Tuesday, August 26, 2025 dorset fallstreak cavum ufo weather clouds phenomenon sightings portland paragliding Kristin Braund, a gardener from Portland, Dorset, experienced a rare moment of wonder when she looked up at the sky and saw what initially appeared to be a UFO. Instead, she witnessed a fascinating natural weather phenomenon … Read More
Bridport: Dorset’s Vibrant ‘Notting Hill-on-Sea’ Perfect for Day Trips Thursday, August 21, 2025 bridport dorset seaside travel coast food culture beaches accommodation events Nestled close to Somerset’s border, Bridport is a charming seaside town that offers the perfect destination for a day trip or a relaxing getaway. Known as ‘Dorset’s eventful town,’ Bridport is alive with culture, stunning … Read More