Baby in Critical Condition After Pregnant Woman Struck by E-Bike Tuesday, February 3, 2026 pregnancy e-bike dorset poole hit-and-run arrest inquiry roadsafety injury birth A pregnant woman was seriously injured and hospitalised last week after being struck by an electric bike in Dorset. The collision occurred on Monday, January 26, at approximately 3:50 pm in Poole, near the junction of Herbert … Read More
Roads Remain Flooded in Somerset and Dorset Amid Persistent Rainfall Monday, February 2, 2026 flooding rain somerset dorset weather warning roads emergency floodwaters travel Flooding continues to disrupt travel in Somerset and Dorset, with numerous roads still blocked following days of relentless rainfall. Despite efforts to clear affected areas, heavy rain has persisted, overwhelming drainage … Read More
Christchurch Pensioner Dies in Moped Crash as Police Launch Investigation Sunday, February 1, 2026 christchurch dorset moped accident police investigation collision pensioner road safety An 80-year-old moped rider has tragically died following a crash on a residential street in Christchurch, Dorset. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, February 1, involving a green Vespa scooter. Emergency services were … Read More
American Wheelie Bin Completes 4,000-Mile Journey to Dorset Beach Wednesday, January 28, 2026 wheeliebin alabama hurricane dorset ocean marine debris photography environment journey A wheelie bin originating from Alabama, America, has astonishingly washed up on Bowleaze Cove, a beach in Weymouth, Dorset, after drifting across the Atlantic Ocean for nearly four years. Ryan Stalker, a 46-year-old engineer … Read More
Storm Chandra: Comprehensive List of Road Closures Amid Severe Flooding in the South West Tuesday, January 27, 2026 stormchandra flooding roadclosures southwest somerset devon dorset travelalerts weather floodwarnings The South West is grappling with widespread flooding as Storm Chandra unleashes relentless rain and strong winds across the region. An amber weather alert and numerous flood warnings have been issued, prompting road closures, … Read More
Storm Chandra: Comprehensive List of Road Closures Across the South West Amid Severe Flooding Tuesday, January 27, 2026 stormchandra flooding roadclosures southwest somerset devon dorset traveldisruptions weatheralert metoffice The South West is grappling with widespread flooding as Storm Chandra unleashes heavy rain and strong winds across the region. Numerous roads are now closed, creating significant travel disruptions and safety hazards for … Read More