Dorset's criminal history to be explored at Weymouth meeting
A talk on Dorset's criminal history in the Victorian era will be explored will take place on Friday, July 19 at St Aldhelm's Church Centre.
View ArticleSandpolo: World's biggest beach polo event returns this week
JUST one week is left until the world’s biggest beach polo event returns to Poole.
View ArticleOld photos of village of Martinstown/Winterborne St Martin
These old pictures, taken from 1922 onwards, show the village of Martinstown, which is close to an Iron Age cemetery where those buried died violently
View ArticlePICTURES: Visitors enjoy Chickerell Steam and Vintage Show
Crowds enjoyed three days of live music, engineering and entertainment at the Chickerell Steam and Vintage Show.
View ArticleLetter: 'Why does country park need to sell alcohol?'
I READ with a bit of horror really that Moors Valley Country Park have had a liquor licence granted. This is a great place to go for families and children. Do the powers that be think that by selling...
View Article7 bugs that could be living in your kitchen cupboards
Bugs could be living in your kitchen cupboards and in food packets such as flour and rice - here's how you can spot them and what to do.
View ArticleAppeal into rejected plans for 1,700 Dorset homes opens
A PLANNING public inquiry into plans to build 1700 homes in Dorset has opened after they were rejected in 2023.
View Article7 stunning houseplants that are almost impossible to kill
It's all too easy to neglect a houseplant, so why not get one that needs next to no looking after?
View ArticleMan denies making knife threats in town centre
A man has denied pulling out a knife and threatening members of the public on a night out.
View ArticleCouncil hoping new government will offer 'a better deal for Dorset'
MEETINGS with Dorset’s new MPs are being planned by Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland – in the hope of winning a better deal for Dorset.
View ArticleDorset woman banned from driving after serious injury crash
A woman has been banned from driving after crashing into and seriously injuring a cyclist
View ArticleInquest opens after man dies in collision with tractor
An inquest has opened into the death of an 84-year-old man who was involved in a road collision with a tractor.
View ArticleDorset lifeboat launched during England penalty shootout
THE RNLI crew launched to the aid of a couple who were caught off by the tide at the exact time England began a nail-biting penalty shootout
View ArticleNeighbours 'shocked' by robbery of teenage girl in home
RESIDENTS have spoken about their shock after two burglars broke into a home and confronted a young girl.
View ArticleReduced car park fees in Dorset 'making a difference'
THE EARLY signs are that a reduction in all-day parking fees at key car parks in Weymouth, West Bay and Lyme Regis is making a difference.
View ArticleWeymouth fans meet England player Jude Bellingham after shootout win
The two England fans from Weymouth met Jude Bellingham and gave a lift to presenter Jim White on an unforgettable night
View ArticlePlan for school-run parking ban to tackle Dorchester school chaos
CHAOS around two Dorchester schools could be eased by a complete ban on all traffic in two roads at key times.
View ArticleDorset Fire Service warns businesses of scam callers
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning businesses of scam callers pretending to work for the service.
View ArticleA31 near M27 closed after crash involving van
The A31 has been closed due to a crash involving a van.
View ArticleEvery 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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