Motorcyclist Hospitalized After A356 Crash Wednesday, April 9, 2025 motorcyclist crash hospitalised a356 somerset dorset road closure accident ambulance Following a single-vehicle crash on the A356 between Misterton and South Perrott, on the Somerset/Dorset border, a motorcyclist was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The road closure lasted for …
Serious Accident Closes A-road on Somerset-Dorset Border Tuesday, April 8, 2025 accident closure a-road somerset dorset disruption traffic alternative routes a356 crash A serious accident has resulted in the closure of the A356 on the Somerset-Dorset border for several hours. The road closure has caused significant disruption to traffic in the area, with drivers urged to seek alternative …
Reevaluating Poole: A Surprising Spring Holiday Hotspot Saturday, April 5, 2025 poole dorset spring holiday destination uk coastal town tourism transformation I recently received an email that left me feeling rather bewildered. According to the UK holiday provider Independent Cottages, Poole in Dorset has experienced a staggering 494% surge in spring holiday inquiries, making it … Read More
Discovery of Prehistoric Burial Site Predating Stonehenge in Dorset Saturday, March 8, 2025 prehistoric burial ancient site dorset flagstones stonehenge monument radiocarbon analysis Archaeological research on the prehistoric Dorset burial site called Flagstones has revealed it to be the earliest large circular enclosure in Britain. Situated near Dorchester, the monument has been redated to around 3,200 … Read More
New 'Tasting Barn' and Visitor Centre Planned for Vineyard Saturday, January 18, 2025 wine vineyard redevelopment dorset tasting visitor centre proposal farm halstock A partnership known as Halstock Ridge Vineyard has submitted an application to Dorset Council for the construction of a ‘tasting barn’ and visitor centre at Border Farm, Closworth Road, Halstock. The proposed … Read More
Former Gourmet Food and Drink Shop Set to Become New Homes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 gourmet drink shop homes renovation dorset residential conversion permitted development planning consent The Old Dairy at Over Compton, a once renowned gourmet food and drink supplier in Dorset, is seeking approval to transform its premises into residential properties. The former Trencherman’s shop intends to convert its retail … Read More