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Every free benefit available to pensioners and over 60s

We have rounded up a list of all the free benefits pensioners and those over the age of 60 are entitled to.

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Old photos of Dorset resort of Lyme Regis taken in the past

These are old pictures from the past of Lyme Regis in Dorset which had a train station building which was re-erected in another town

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'Wanted' car seized by Weymouth and Portland police officers

A CAR which had been sought by police in Weymouth for 'several weeks' has been seized

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What to do if your luggage is lost or delayed at airports

Here's what you can do if you lose your luggage when travelling by plane

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Dorset walk featuring Edmondsham House and Cranborne Castle

Try this short Dorset walk which takes in a grand home and a castle

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Dorset: Person injured after falling from Portland cliff

A person has been injured after falling off a cliff

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Historic military vehicles line the streets of Weymouth

An impressive convoy of military vehicles lined the streets of Weymouth in celebration of Armed Forces Weekend

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Crash on A35 causes traffic chaos in Dorchester, Dorset

A crash is causing traffic chaos along a main Dorset route

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PHOTOS: Armed forces parade marches its way through Weymouth

Thousands of people lined the streets of Weymouth to catch a glimpse of the fantastic armed forces parade

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Person dies in fall tragedy at Worth Matravers, Dorset

A person has sadly died in Dorset after falling from a height

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Murder inquiry after death at Warmwell Holiday Park

Detectives are investigating the death of a man at a holiday park near Dorchester and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

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Upwey open garden weekend and scarecrow competition

On 29 and 30 June gardens in Upwey will be open to the public. Undeterred by damp an chilly weather the gardeners have been working hard to make their gardens as beautiful and friendly as usual....

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Shire Hall Museum to hold free screenings of Heartstopper

The Shire Hall Museum is partnering with Dorchester Youth Council to hold screenings of Heartstopper, for teenagers aged 12 to 18.

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Weymouth College launches gallery fundraiser with exhibition

Students from Weymouth College showcased their works of art at the official launch of a project to build a new gallery on its campus

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Read Easy South Dorset seeks volunteers for lifeline service

Read Easy South Dorset offers free one-to-one tuition to the people of Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester to develop their literacy skills.

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Age UK Dorset launches new project to protect elderly

Elderly people in Dorset are to benefit from a new initiative created by charity Age UK Dorset and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

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Atlantic Academy pupils on Portland beach school class

More than twenty families from Portland have attended a special ‘beach school’ session on Black Barge beach

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Temporary closure planned for A352 Whitcombe, Broadmayne

The A352 will be temporarily closed between the Came View roundabout and the 30mph signs at Broadmayne.

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Dorset: World Nettle Eating competition was huge success

Crowds crammed into Dorset Nectar Farm to witness a perfectly unique competition

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Warning after Charmouth fire engine delayed by parked cars

Drivers have been criticised after a fire engine on an emergency call was delayed by 'inconsiderate parking'.

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