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Brits travelling to Spain warned of new rule change that could see them denied entry
The financial requirements for British nationals to enter Spain have changed in 2026 - see how.
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Cruise ship carrying over a thousand passengers arrives in port
A luxury cruise ship carrying more than 1,200 passengers has docked at Portland Port
Firefighters called to 'explosion' in town centre
FIREFIGHTERS were called out to reports of an 'explosion' in Bridport
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School address rumours student carried knife into school
A Ferndown school has addressed rumours that a student brought a knife onto the premises
15-year-old girl reported as missing from Dorset Hospital
A 15 year old girl has been reported missing after being last seen at a Dorset hospital, prompting a public appeal for information.
Watch - Fire breaks out late at night at Dorset property
Firefighters tackled a blaze in Dorset last night
Trains services cancelled due to broken track
TRAINS have been cancelled between Weymouth and London Waterloo due to a broken rail
Shoplifter banned from Weymouth town centre
A woman has been banned from entering Weymouth town centre
A trusted setting for intimate farewells: the Casterbridge Chapel
For many years, Grassby Funeral Service has been a trusted and compassionate presence in Dorchester, supporting families with care, dignity, and professionalism
Fundraising week for lifesavers back this summer
Weymouth Lifeboat Week is set to return this summer with a packed programme of family fun, fundraising and sea‑rescue displays
Three detained after alcohol stolen from town centre supermarket
Three young adults have been detained after alcohol was stolen from a town centre supermarket during targeted patrols
Delays to trains due to signalling problem
THERE are delays to train services between Weymouth and London Waterloo due to signalling problems
Warning after lorry drivers test positive for drugs whilst driving
LORRY drivers are being warned of the dangers of drug driving after a spate of arrests and failed drug tests
Countdown is on for pirates to take over Portland
Portland’s Pirate Day is set to return this weekend with a full day of family entertainment at Easton Gardens
Blandford Forum Corn Exchange continues to host variety of free Saturday talks
The Corn Exchange in Blandford Forum is set to continue hosting its series of free, Saturday morning talks
Nearly £1,500 raised for Weldmar Hospicecare by Weymouth and Portland FAAA
The Weymouth and Portland branch of the Fleet Air Arm Association (FAAA) presented Weldmar Hospicecare with a cheque for £1,427.
The best Dorset pubs to watch the World Cup 2026 in
From Weymouth to Dorchester, here are some of the best pubs to watch the World Cup 2026 in
Weymouth Halifax closure sparks fears town will be ‘left behind’
Customers fear Weymouth will be 'left behind' after it was confirmed the Halifax branch in the town centre will close this October
Residents invited to view and comment on Dorset village neighbourhood plan
A public consultation is now under way on an updated neighbourhood plan for Bere Regis, Dorset, with the deadline for comments set for Friday, July 20.
World's largest organisation for ex-military vehicle owners to attend TANKFEST
The Military Vehicle Trust (MVT), the largest organisation for ex-military vehicle owners, will attend TANKFEST at The Tank Museum, Bovington. June 26-28.