Discover Lyme Regis: England’s Prettiest Seaside Town Just an Hour from Somerset Thursday, February 5, 2026 lymeregis seaside dorset staycation jurassiccoast beaches travel uktravel heritage coast As winter fades and spring approaches, many Brits are eager to enjoy some sunshine and fresh air closer to home. If a UK staycation is on your agenda, Lyme Regis—often called England’s “prettiest seaside town”—should be at … Read More
Man Convicted of Manslaughter for Second Time in Teen Stabbing Case Wednesday, February 4, 2026 manslaughter stabbing bournemouth knifecrime conviction court dorset victim sentencing police Thomas Betteridge, aged 20, has been convicted of manslaughter for the second time after the tragic death of 18-year-old Cameron Hamilton. The fatal stabbing occurred in Bournemouth town centre on August 5, 2023. At … Read More
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