Charity Cash Boost as Dorset County Show Raises Over £15,000 for Local Causes Wednesday, May 21, 2025 dorset charity farming fundraising community julia’shouse rabi support countyshow donations The Dorset County Show has once again demonstrated its strong community spirit, raising more than £15,000 for two vital local charities. This year’s fundraising efforts have provided a significant boost to Julia’s House and … Read More
Dolphin Sighting Near Shore Sparks Safety Alert in Lyme Regis Wednesday, May 21, 2025 dolphin lymeregis conservation marine wildlife safety dorset biodiversity protection coastal A rare sighting of a bottlenose dolphin near the shores of Lyme Regis has generated excitement among locals and tourists, alongside calls for caution from marine conservation authorities. While dolphins are more commonly seen … Read More
Hollywood Star Guy Ritchie Launches Texan Smokehouse at Dorset’s Compton Abbas Airfield Sunday, May 18, 2025 guyritchie texanbarbecue smokehouse comptonabbas aviation dorset restaurant barbecue airfield smokehousecuisine 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 … Read More
Best and Glorious Blue Flag Beaches Within Easy Reach from Somerset Sunday, May 18, 2025 blueflag beaches somerset southwest dorset waterquality environment tourism safety accessibility 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 … Read More
Last Resident of Dorset’s WWII ‘Ghost Village’ Tyneham Passes Away at 100 Thursday, May 15, 2025 tyneham dorset wwii ghostvillage evacuation heritage history military community legacy 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, … Read More
Hundreds Cycle Coast to Coast to Celebrate Air Ambulance’s 25th Anniversary and Raise Vital Funds Wednesday, May 14, 2025 cycling charity fundraiser airambulance somerset dorset community endurance anniversary event 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 … Read More