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Major new homes plan for Weymouth harbourside

SEVEN homes are being proposed for a harbourside site in Weymouth.

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All the new roles at Dorset Council revealed

DORCHESTER councillor Stella Jones has become the new Dorset Council chair, taking over from Val Pothecary.

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Most expensive and affordable dog breeds to own revealed

These are the most expensive and most affordable dog breeds over their lifetimes when you consider the cost of grooming, food, insurance and more.

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Dorset Seafood Festival named among best festivals in UK

The Dorset Seafood Festival was featured on Condé Nast Traveller unranked list of the ten best food festivals across the country.

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Norwegian Dawn cruise ship calls into Portland Port

A cruise ship carrying more than 2,000 people, christened by a Sex and the City star, has called into Portland

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A man 'causing a nuisance' was arrested in Dorchester

A man was arrested after acting in a disorderly manner in a town centre in Dorset

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Met Office issues warning for thunderstorms and downpours

Thunderstorms and ‘intense downpours’ could lead to disruption across the county, according to the Met Office

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Campaigners celebrate after two-year beach battle

Campaigners are celebrating after a two-year battle to see a beach in West Dorset re-designated as safe for bathing

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Asylum barge 'has changed Portland beyond recognition'

PORTLAND has changed in character since the asylum seekers barge was brought to the island – Dorset Council has been told.

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BGT judges 'disgusted' as act throws food over them

ITV Britain's Got Talent (BGT) viewers have been left 'disgusted' after one act chucked food and wine over judges.

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Dragon’s Den Duncan Bannatyne shares near-death experience

Former Dragon’s Den star Duncan Bannatyne has revealed how he nearly died on a recent trip to Mexico.

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Gogglebox fans call for 'horrible' Mary Killen to be axed

Fans of the popular Channel 4 show Gogglebox have called for a 'joyless and horrible' star to be axed from the programme.

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BBC Rebus: How to watch and cast list with Richard Rankin

This is how to watch Rebus on BBC Scotland and BBC One starring Outlander's Richard Rankin - see the full cast list and watch the trailer.

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St. Nicholas Church D-Day free concert and afternoon tea

A church in Weymouth is holding a free concert to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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Formula One loving care home resident visited by driver

A Formula One-loving care home resident was ‘thrilled’ to receive a visit from an F1 racing driver who she challenged to a competition

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Weymouth: Public notice after woman dies in Weymouth

The public notice has been issued after the death of Katrina Margaret Johnston of Crecy Residential Home, 45 Spa Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5EP, who died on June 3, 2023.

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Barnes Lodge in Dorchester celebrates 10th birthday

Barnes Lodge, an independent living retirement block in Dorchester celebrated its 10th anniversary with a party

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Dorchester among most unlikely to win Postcode Lottery

Research has revealed that a Dorset town is amongst the unluckiest areas for winning the Postcode Lottery

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Dorset swimmer's bid to make ParalympicsGB team boosted

A young swimmer from Bridport has had his hopes of making the Great Britain Paralympics team boosted thanks to a grant from the Dorset Community Foundation

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Coronation Street star Lisa George at risk of going blind

ITV Coronation Street star Lisa George has shared that a recent diagnosis could result in her becoming blind.

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