New Rewilding Site Opens Near Bere Regis to Protect Dorset’s Heathlands Friday, October 31, 2025 rewilding conservation dorset heathlands wildlife nature biodiversity community greenspace restoration A newly established stretch of countryside near Bere Regis provides locals with a peaceful place to connect with nature, all while playing a vital role in protecting Dorset’s rare heathland habitats. Situated just off the … Read More
Emergency Repairs Set to Begin on Iconic Lyme Regis Cobb Wednesday, October 29, 2025 lymeregis cobb repairs coastal erosion dorset heritage concrete scaffolding tides Emergency repairs to the iconic Lyme Regis Cobb are expected to commence next week to address significant structural damage below the waterline on the seaward side. Recognised as one of Dorset’s most famous man-made features, … Read More
Heartfelt Tribute to 'Free-Spirited' Woman Who Lost Life in Crash Wednesday, October 29, 2025 tribute accident somerset dorset catherinegray crash family free-spirited loss investigation The family of Catherine Gray, a beloved 49-year-old woman from Weymouth, has shared a touching tribute following her tragic death at the scene of a two-vehicle collision near Somerset. Known affectionately as Cath, she was … Read More
Seaside Towns Face Closure Risk Amid Sharp Rent Hikes Wednesday, October 29, 2025 dorset seaside tourism rents smallbusiness westbay lymeregis council kiosks inflation Dorset Council’s significant rent increases on kiosks at West Bay and Lyme Regis have sparked serious concerns among local business owners, who warn that these “hostile” hikes could lead to permanent closures. Sam … Read More
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