South West Independent Paradise Bucking the High Street Closure Trend Saturday, May 24, 2025 bridport independents highstreet market dorset community heritage retail smallbusiness ropemaking “If you can’t get it in Bridport, then you probably don’t need it,” says Ian Bark with a smile as he guides us through this beloved Dorset market town where he once served as mayor. While many UK high … Read More
Police Officer Dismissed for Strangling Member of the Public Wednesday, May 21, 2025 police misconduct strangulation dismissal dorset accountability assault lawenforcement corruption investigation A police officer from Dorset Police has been dismissed without notice after admitting to intentionally strangling a member of the public during an off-duty incident. Police Constable Tyler McWalter was involved in the … Read More
Firefighters Honoured for Decades of Dedicated Service at Tidworth Ceremony Wednesday, May 21, 2025 firefighters awards service bravery dedication dorset wiltshire ceremony recognition emergencyservices Dozens of firefighters and rescue personnel were celebrated for their longstanding commitment and exceptional bravery at a special awards ceremony held in Tidworth. On Friday, May 9, the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue … Read More
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