Hollywood director Guy Ritchie has brought a bold new flavor to Dorset with the opening of Lore of the Sky, a Texan smokehouse restaurant located within the operational Compton Abbas Airfield. Officially launched earlier this …
The South West of England boasts some of the finest beaches in the country, and it’s no surprise that many have earned the prestigious Blue Flag status. With over 70 Blue Flag beaches across England, more than half are …
Peter Wellman, the last known resident of Tyneham—the World War II ghost village in Dorset—has passed away at the age of 100. Born in Tyneham in 1924, Peter made a heartfelt return to his childhood village last year, …
Over 250 cyclists from across Somerset gathered on Saturday, May 10, to tackle the challenging 55-mile Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge in support of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s 25th anniversary. The event began at …
An off-duty Dorset Police officer has been nominated for a National Police Bravery Award after bravely disarming a distressed man swinging an electric saw in the middle of a busy Ferndown street. On the morning of Wednesday, …
Martin Clunes, best known for his roles in “Doc Martin” and “Men Behaving Badly,” has publicly challenged his New Age Traveller neighbours who are seeking official recognition for their woodland plot as a residential …
Martin Clunes, renowned for his roles in Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly, has publicly challenged his neighbours who identify as New Age Travellers, disputing their claim to official traveller status. The disagreement …
After a fatal collision in Bournemouth, a woman has been charged with the murder of 28-year-old motorcyclist Joey Johnstone. The incident involved a black Range Rover and a motorbike in Moore Avenue, where the Range Rover …
In a concerted effort to enhance road safety, hundreds of drivers in Dorset have been issued with advisory letters following a week-long speeding operation. The initiative, conducted in collaboration with Dorset Police, saw …
A distressing incident occurred at Poole Park in Dorset when a child and his mother were attacked by the same dog. The large black Alsatian bit the boy on the back of his knee, prompting his mother to intervene, resulting in …
Brownsea Island, located off the Dorset coast, is embracing its rich history with the introduction of a British Sign Language (BSL) trail. This innovative self-guided tour utilizes video-linked BSL signs placed at various …
A rare silver ‘coffee Biggin’ by legendary British silversmith Paul Storr is poised to spark excitement at an upcoming auction. The early 19th-century piece, esteemed at £4,000 to £6,000, will be showcased in a specialist …
Have you ever driven past a road sign that left you chuckling to yourself or scratching your head in confusion? The UK is home to a multitude of place names that are amusing for one reason or another, offering the potential …
Three Somerset cafes have received accolades from The Guardian, as they were named among the top museum cafés in the UK. The Courtyard Cafe in Taunton, East Quay Kitchen in Watchet, and the Garden Cafe in Bath were …
A former police officer’s behavior at a boxing event led to his dismissal and a finding of gross misconduct. Off-duty police constable Remi Damiani, of Dorset Police, was kicked out of the event for being drunk and shouting …