Classic and supercars to go on show in grounds of Dorset castle
See classic and supercars at a car show in the spectacular surroundings of Sherborne Castle on Sunday
View ArticleDorset artist's maritime paintings unveiled at Purbeck Mining Museum
A series of paintings of traditional maritime vessels has been unveiled at Purbeck Mining Museum.
View ArticleScreaming children top the list of most annoying sounds
Screaming children top list of the most annoying sounds for people in the south west.
View ArticleRoad closure for wall works
Backwater in Puddletown, Dorset, is temporarily closed for essential works to a wall
View ArticleClay pigeon shooting challenge raises over £360k for charity
Churchill Foundation’s 10th annual clay pigeon shoot at Guy Ritchie’s Ashcombe Estate raises record £366,218 for UK charities, including partner Hourglass.
View ArticleWalkers raise over £900k for Macmillan Cancer Support
Over 2,100 hikers raised £935,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in the 2024 Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike, funding vital UK cancer support services.
View ArticlePlea for community support if carnival is to continue
A PLEA for community support has been issued after basic costs for a town carnival have exceeded £11,000.
View ArticleWoman celebrates 102nd birthday with dancing and Cornish pasties
A Weymouth resident celebrated her 102nd birthday in style with an afternoon of dancing and her favourite food
View ArticleBeauty spot gets amazing national award for first time
Radipole Park and Gardens has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for the first time, while both Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens have retained the award for another year running.
View ArticleMan arrested after 'causing damage to pub and spitting at staff'
An ‘abusive’ man was arrested after allegedly causing damage to a pub in Weymouth
View ArticleCommunity receives top honour for well-kept gardens
Easton Gardens on Portland has achieved a Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces
View ArticleBournemouth Airport named second most expensive for parking
This would mean spending just £29 on parking for a week, saving 76 per cent compared to the official car park.
View ArticleCelebrations as school receives positive Ofsted report
A Dorset school is celebrating a positive Ofsted report
View ArticleTributes to sail training supremo who was behind town's famous tall ships
"A natural sailor who was full of adventure and inquisitiveness about the world, he enrolled at Dartmouth Naval College aged 13 and entered the Royal Navy as an officer upon graduation in 1952.
View ArticleNew store opens with a fanfare
An exciting new business has officially opened its doors in Dorchester – with profits from the opening day going straight to charity
View ArticleTV stars carved in sand for centenary celebrations
Two TV personalities were immortalised by sand as a Weymouth attraction is celebrating a century of sand sculptures in the seaside town
View ArticleCheers! Villagers celebrate as pub finally opens its doors
The first pint has been served as locals pour into The Elm Tree Inn for its official opening since being saved
View ArticleTeachers strike as row intensifies over 'pay and job cuts'
TEACHERS are going on strike today amid a row over jobs cuts and pay.
View ArticleFlashing light out at sea prompts emergency response
A flashing object out at sea prompted an emergency response from volunteer lifeboat crew
View ArticleNew initiative to support older people in Dorset given green light
A new initiative is being launched to support the older population in Dorset.
View Article5 simple pension mistakes that could cost you thousands
When it comes to pension planning, small mistakes can cost thousands down the line - here's how to make the most of your money
View ArticlePICTURES: First images of Cherries' plans for Vitality Stadium
The first images of the Cherries' plans for the Vitality Stadium have been released.
View ArticleControversial Irish trio announces Dorset tour date
Kneecap will perform at the Bournemouth O2 Academy on Friday, November 14 despite controversy surrounding the group's recent political statements.
View ArticleClimber falls at beauty spot sparking major rescue operation
A climber suffered injuries after falling from a public beauty spot sparking a large emergency response
View ArticleWATCH: Motorist who reached 124mph sentenced
An officer who was carrying out proactive checks to keep the roads safe pursued and stopped a speeding motorist who had been disqualified from driving
View ArticleWarning over snakes on the loose
The RSPCA is braced for an increase in reports about stray pet snakes. The charity is also expecting other snake-related incidents to rise this summer and is advising pet snake owners to be...
View ArticleFirefighters battle massive blaze for HOURS as buildings, trailer and land burn
Firefighters spent almost seven hours tackling a large fire involving buildings, a lorry trailer and vegetation
View ArticlePlane seen circling airport due to 'technical issue'
A Ryanair flight was seen circling above Bournemouth Airport for almost an hour due to 'technical issues'.
View ArticleSwanage Railway only running diesel trains 'until further notice' following fire
Swanage Railway has now announced on its website that due to a "high fire risk", all services are operated by heritage diesels until further notice.
View ArticleTravellers issued order to leave car park
Travellers who pitched up at a Weymouth car park have been served a notice to leave the area
View ArticleDozens of seized e-scooters and electric bikes crushed by police
A number of illegally modified electric vehicles have been seized as part of an operation to tackle organised crime and anti-social behaviour, says police.
View ArticleMajor emergency response to incident at harbour
A large emergency presence has been reported around Portland Harbour this afternoon
View ArticleThirds suffer eight wicket loss
WEYMOUTH Thirds’ steep learning curve continues following an eight-wicket loss to Sturminster & Hinton Seconds in County Division Seven West
View ArticleRoad to close for essential repairs
A road leading to a village in Dorset will be closed for essential repairs next month
View ArticleGolfing youngsters crowned champions and progress to national finals
THREE young golfers from the Dorchester area were crowned champions at a junior event on Saturday
View ArticleVisit Kingston Lacy's serene garden this September
Explore Henrietta’s Japanese Garden at Kingston Lacy, Dorset, open daily this September for its 20th anniversary. Free entry with admission; no booking needed.
View ArticleCalls made to continue water testing - as sea swimming 'more popular than ever'
An environmentalist says year long water quality testing is vital on beaches in Weymouth as the council consider discontinuing monitoring it in the winter
View ArticleTeenager praised after saving woman from drowning
Harriet Barter, 13, noticed a woman panicking and 'gasping for air' after she had come down a water slide.
View ArticleIncredible sight of three ships in Weymouth Bay
This picture shows the incredible sight of three vessels in Weymouth Bay with beachgoers looking on
View ArticleYoung entrepreneurs impress in Dragons' Den competition
Young entrepreneurs showcased their innovative products in school's Dragons' Den competition.
View ArticlePlans to turn barn into 'private village hall'
A FORMER dairy barn near Weymouth could be converted into a private ‘village hall.’The planning proposal for the building at Ringstead Farm seeks to refurbish the structure making it suitable for...
View ArticleMuch-loved country pub announces reopening date after makeover
A much-loved country pub set to unveil its "stunning transformation".
View ArticleThe debut novelist who found success in her sixties
When her debut novel The Hanging of Hettie Gale won the Dorchester Literary Festival prize for local writers it set Tess Burnett on a new career path, realising a long-held dream
View ArticleTragedy as kite surfer dies in harbour
A kite surfer has tragically died in Portland Harbour
View ArticleDazzling summer beach fireworks displays return this month
Dazzling summer firework displays will once again light up Weymouth’s skies starting later this month
View ArticleNational restaurant chain to open in town centre
A NATIONAL chain restaurant and takeaway is planned for the former main Post Office in Weymouth town centre.
View Article£32m tourist attraction 'would create more than 100 jobs and could be open by...
The people behind Portland MEMO - also known as Eden Portland - are now hoping for Government support so the plans can move forward
View ArticleBusinesses forced to close after power cut
A large power outage caused chaos for businesses which were forced to close
View ArticleWindsurfing world championships set for Dorset waters
WEYMOUTH and Portland is set to host the world's best Olympic windsurfers next year at the iQFOIL World Championships
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