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
Discover the Hidden Wonders of Wild Chesil Nature Reserve Wednesday, August 20, 2025 chesil naturereserve wildlife birds conservation dorset ecology volunteers education marinelife Wild Chesil Nature Reserve, often overlooked by passersby, holds a wealth of natural surprises and ecological significance. Contrary to its seemingly barren appearance, Chesil Beach supports a thriving population of hares and … Read More
Thousands of New Homes Proposed for Dorset, Including a Major Development North of Dorchester Tuesday, August 19, 2025 dorset housing localplan development dorchester consultation planning cpre renewables transport Dorset Council has launched a comprehensive public consultation on the new Dorset Local Plan, which will shape the county’s development for the next 15 years. The plan addresses future housing, employment, renewable energy … Read More