Local News
Flood warnings remain in place as further rain expected over coming days
FLOOD warnings remain in place across Dorset as many rivers have burst their banks.
Local messages
Van destroyed in fire on major road
A van was completely destroyed in a freak fire in Morcombelake
Pictures: Widespread flooding after river bursts banks
A major river in Dorset has burst its banks following torrential downpours across Dorset
Get Weekly Updates
Get the headlines in your inbox every week.
Road blocked due to broken down van
A road is currently blocked due to a broken-down van on a major Dorset road
Man arrested after crash closes road
A MAN has been arrested after a crash saw the A354 between Dorchester and Weymouth closed
Man jailed after shop break in and police chase
A MAN who broke into a shop in Shaftesbury to steal cigarettes and was seen driving a stolen vehicle has been jailed
Shop fronts damaged in 'shocking' arson attack
The community in Bridport has reacted to a shocking arson attack that damaged two shops in the town
Can you pass the world's shortest IQ test? Only 17 per cent of people can
The Cognitive Reflection Test is only three questions long but has a pass rate of just 17 per cent
Man, woman and two boys rushed to hospital with serious injuries following crash
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam to come forward as they investigate a serious injury road traffic collision near Sherborne.
Failed asylum seeker pleads not guilty to rape of woman in Dorset
A failed asylum seeker has pleaded not guilty to the rape of a woman aged in her 30s in Dorset.
Tributes paid to 'much loved' figure who was 'a great friend to many'
Tributes have been paid to Robert Doakes, a much loved figure and a man who was a 'good friend to many'.
ON THIS DAY: Dorset village evacuated and left frozen in time
On this day 82 years ago Tyneham village was evacuated and left frozen in time - becoming Dorset's ghost village
Ozzy Osbourne, Prunella Scales and Ricky Hatton among those we lost in 2025
Here are some of the celebrities who died in 2025, from acclaimed actors such as Prunella Scales to Ozzy Osbourne and boxer Ricky Hatton.
Christmas-crazy builder turns home into winter wonderland for the last time
Syd Blackmore of Weymouth is going ‘Christmas crazy’ for the last time with his all-out displays of thousands of lights festooning his home
Pub faces change of use as 'crippling staff and utility costs' hit owner
A DORSET countryside pub off the A37 could be converted into a guest house.
Controversial dog exercise area plans turned down
A CONTROVERSIAL dog exercise area on the outskirts of Wimborne, which attracted more than a hundred public comments, has been turned down.
Urgent scam warning for pensioners over £150 warm home discount texts and calls
Householders are being urged to be wary of scam texts and calls claiming to be about the warm home discount this Christmas.
Fisherman found dead in cemetery
A FISHERMAN was found dead in a cemetery in Dorset, an inquest opening heard.
Group reuniting old bands donates £500 to Echo Toy Appeal
A group that reunites old local bands has donated to the Dorset Echo Christmas Toy Appeal to help spread some festive joy
Dog park planned for former banger racing field
A FORMER banger car racing field at Fairways, near West Fossil, Winfrith Newburgh could become a secure dog park under plans submitted to Dorset Council.