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The 'excellent' Dorset country park with 'stunning' scenery and so much to do
Moors Valley Country Park, which is located on the edge of Dorset, has earned praise for its activities and scenery
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Lorne Castle charged with GBH after 'altercation'
A former Dorset Police officer has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm when he stepped in to detain a suspected shoplifter.
Teenager guilty of rape after locking woman in seafront toilets
A teenager has been found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman in seafront toilets.
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Vet reveals ‘prescription trap’ costing pet owners £200 a year in hidden fees
Dr Inness said: "This is the single easiest way to save hundreds of pounds, yet many owners feel too awkward to ask."
Family and friends to tackle night trek in tribute to much-loved mum
SIXTEEN people all inspired by one woman will take part in a fundraiser this Saturday.
Two men 'climb balcony to get into flat' in brazen afternoon burglary
Two men scaled a balcony to gain entry to a property in a burglary
Officers nominated for bravery award after preventing man from falling from bridge
Two Dorset Police officers are being praised for their extraordinary bravery after they prevented a distressed man from falling from a railway bridge
Just hours left to have your say on fire station closures
There is just a matter of hours for people to have their say on the proposed closure of Dorset fire stations
Dorset skatepark sees record visitors after £75,000 phase one revamp
A skatepark has seen record visitor numbers following a major refurbishment after £75,000 was raised by the community.
Investigation after sack of roofing materials dumped on busy route
A council is investigating after a sack of roofing materials was illegally dumped on a busy route
Killer hornet nest sighted in Dorset
A sighting of an invasive species has been reported in west Dorset
Town set for music, magic and family fun as free fair returns this weekend
A quirky event celebrating a 700-year tradition, hailed as one of Bridport's standout annual highlights, returns this weekend
Ryanair staff to receive big bonuses for catching out customers 'you will be charged'
Ryanair staff could soon be paid bigger bonuses for catching passengers with oversized cabin bags.
Mystery red fields appear in Dorset – and photographers can’t get enough
Mysterious red fields have appeared across Dorset, but they’re not poppies
First-ever vote launched to find Britain's favourite butterfly
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has launched a nationwide vote to crown Britain's favourite butterfly, running from May 15 to June 7.
Students immerse themselves in culture on life-changing trip to Thailand
Coastland College students travelled to Thailand as part of a trip funded by the UK Government’s Turing Scheme.
Weather forecast for Dorset over upcoming weekend
Met Office Dorset weekend weather: Cloudy with sunny spells, light showers and gusty winds for Bridport, Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth, 15–17 May.
Dorset among the top 5 oldest populations in the UK, new analysis shows
New data has revealed that Dorset is among the regions with the highest concentration of over-65 populations.
Popular Dorset food cabin closes after heartfelt decision by owner
Popular Dorset food cabin the Curbside Cabin at Chickerell has closed after nearly two years
Blind veteran takes on two ultra challenges after saying 'never again'
A blind Weymouth man is taking on not one, but two 100km ultra walking challenges this year, having previously said "never again".