Death of Beloved Woman Highlights Risks of Ketamine Use Saturday, September 6, 2025 ketamine deaths drugdanger addiction coroner dorset toxicity drugpolicy publichealth prevention The tragic death of Gemma Weeks, a 28-year-old woman from Dorset, has brought renewed attention to the dangers of ketamine, a Class B drug increasingly popular among young people. Gemma had been using ketamine for about ten … Read More
Dorset Beach Closed as Natural ‘Re-wilding’ Begins with Removal of Old Sea Defences Friday, September 5, 2025 studland coastalerosion rewilding natureconservation nationaltrust habitatrestoration climatechange dorset seadefences wildlife Work is set to begin on removing aging sea defences at Studland Beach, Dorset, allowing nature to reclaim and shape the coastline. The National Trust is leading this final phase of a five-year project focused on re-wilding … Read More
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