Independent retailers in the coastal town of Weymouth, Dorset, are increasingly troubled as plans unfold for yet another supermarket to open in their community. This new outlet will mark the fifth major national chain within …
Nestled on the River Yeo in northwest Dorset, Sherborne is a picturesque market town known for its historic honey-coloured buildings and scenic surrounding countryside of the Blackmore Vale. What sets Sherborne apart is not …
On a sunlit summer afternoon, Bournemouth’s seafront radiates charm and joy. Families spread out on golden sands, children splash in the waves, and elderly visitors relax with tea in colorful beach huts. This idyllic coastal …
A mother is sounding the alarm after her two-year-old son suffered painful burns on both feet from stepping onto a hidden fire pit on a Dorset beach. Amy Lambert, 36, and her husband Richard took their two sons, Harry, two, …
Amy Lambert’s family holiday at Avon beach in Mudeford, Christchurch, turned distressing on August 9 when her two-year-old son, Harry, burned both feet after running over a hidden fire pit buried in the sand. The fire pit, …
Matthew Constable, a former Dorset Police constable, has been permanently barred from working in law enforcement after abusing his position as a training officer to pursue an inappropriate relationship with a junior …
In the early hours of Wednesday, September 3, several valuable items were stolen from a farm on Thornford Road in Yetminster, West Dorset. Among the stolen equipment were a Takeuchi TB016 mini digger, a green Yamaha Kodiak …
The tragic death of Gemma Weeks, a 28-year-old woman from Dorset, has brought renewed attention to the dangers of ketamine, a Class B drug increasingly popular among young people. Gemma had been using ketamine for about ten …
Work is set to begin on removing aging sea defences at Studland Beach, Dorset, allowing nature to reclaim and shape the coastline. The National Trust is leading this final phase of a five-year project focused on re-wilding …
Dorset Council has approved the final stage in transforming the historic Shillingstone station into a fully operational railway and museum, marking a major milestone in a 20-year restoration project. The North Dorset Railway …
A new planning application has been submitted to continue operating a seasonal campsite at Bredy Farm in Burton Bradstock, sparking renewed debate within the community. The 3-hectare Orchard campsite sits on orchard land …
The family of 22-year-old Jet Thomas-Day from Weymouth have shared a deeply touching tribute following his tragic death in a motorbike crash over the Bank Holiday weekend. Jet, affectionately known as “Boo,” was riding his …
An air ambulance made an emergency landing at Butlin’s Minehead late Tuesday night, August 26, to airlift a woman to hospital. The helicopter touched down on the resort grounds at approximately 11:30 p.m. and departed around …
Kristin Braund, a gardener from Portland, Dorset, experienced a rare moment of wonder when she looked up at the sky and saw what initially appeared to be a UFO. Instead, she witnessed a fascinating natural weather phenomenon …
Nestled close to Somerset’s border, Bridport is a charming seaside town that offers the perfect destination for a day trip or a relaxing getaway. Known as ‘Dorset’s eventful town,’ Bridport is alive with culture, stunning …