A charity shop manager in Dorset discovered that some donated crockery was far more valuable than initially thought. When a dish featuring blue and yellow dragons was donated, the manager priced it modestly at £2 but had a …
Daniel Hart, 29, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the brutal rape of two vulnerable women in May. The attacks, described by police as “despicable,” occurred within hours of each other, targeting victims in their …
Martin Clunes has encountered a significant setback in his ongoing efforts to stop his neighbours, described as ‘hippies,’ from establishing a permanent traveller site next to his property. The actor, famous for his role in …
A Dorset charity dedicated to supporting homeless young people has issued an urgent appeal for winter volunteers following its busiest year ever. Action for Children’s Dorset Nightstop service, which offers emergency …
A Dorset-based charity supporting homeless young people has launched an urgent appeal for winter volunteers after experiencing its busiest year on record. Action for Children’s Dorset Nightstop service, which offers emergency …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 Hanbury, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …