Historic Dorset Brewery and Pigeon Stud Transformed into Affordable Homes for Locals Friday, October 24, 2025 dorset housing affordable development chickerell dorchester aster regeneration sharedownership community Two iconic Dorset landmarks have been revitalized to provide much-needed affordable housing for local residents, blending the region’s rich history with modern living. In Chickerell, the former Ponderosa UK Stud—a globally … Read More
South West Dairy Farm Fined for Slurry Spill Polluting 4km of River Thursday, October 23, 2025 dairy slurry pollution environment river farm waterquality fine ecology dorset A Dorset dairy farm, Manor Farm Dairy Ltd, has been fined after discharging slurry that severely polluted a local river, affecting up to four kilometres of aquatic habitat. The farm, located in Hilfield near Dorchester, … Read More
Woman Dies in Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision on A37 Near Somerset Thursday, October 23, 2025 a37 collision somerset crash police dorset investigation dashcam traffic fatality A 49-year-old woman tragically lost her life following a two-vehicle collision on the A37 near Maiden Newton, Somerset, on Wednesday, October 22. The crash involved a black Kia Niro and a grey Peugeot 107. The driver of the … Read More
Falklands War Tribute of 255 Giant Figures Unveiled at Nothe Fort Thursday, October 23, 2025 falklands war tribute standingwithgiants nothefort artinstallation remembrance veterans dorset military This November, visitors to Dorset’s iconic Nothe Fort in Weymouth will encounter a moving tribute to the lives lost during the 1982 Falklands War: a dramatic installation of 255 life-sized silhouetted figures. Created by … Read More
Tank Museum Honors Service Families with Free Wellbeing Event Thursday, October 23, 2025 tankmuseum wellbeing veterans armedforces mentalhealth community creativearts support dorset ontrack Service members and their families recently gathered at The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset, for a free community wellbeing event designed to offer support, solidarity, and opportunities for creative expression. The annual … Read More
Emily Victoria Speaks Out: Brave Daughter from Dorset Shares Her Journey of Surviving Childhood Abuse Wednesday, October 22, 2025 survivor abuse documentary dorset childprotection nspcc courage sexualabuse advocacy healing Emily Victoria’s harrowing story of enduring sexual abuse by her father from the age of two until she was 17 is now shared boldly in the documentary A Paedophile In My Family: Surviving Dad, recently released on Netflix … Read More