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Urgent search for missing teenager
AN URGENT appeal to find a teenager with links to Dorset has been issued
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Man arrested after reports of disturbance in town centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after a large police presence was seen in a town centre
Two rescued from inflatable mattress blown out to sea
TWO people fishing off an inflatable mattress have been rescued after getting blown out to sea.
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Meet The Business – Weymouth
Meet three Weymouth-based businesses with a wealth of experience in their fields
Crowbar seized after group of youths attempt to break-in to town centre building
A GROUP of youths have attempted to break in to a Weymouth town centre building using a crowbar
Arrest made after naked man performs 'indecent acts' across town
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of getting naked and performing 'indecent acts' in several locations in Dorset
Closely fought by-election sees Greens pip Reform by just 13 votes
The Green Party has won both seats in yesterday's Portland Town Council by-elections
Duchy nest box survey returns after first swift nesting in Poundbury
The Big Duchy Bird Box Survey records first swift nests in “swift bricks” on Duchy of Cornwall estates, aiding UK swift conservation and biodiversity efforts.
Snake spotted in Dorset village prompts warning
A sighting of an adder in the Dorset village of Moreton has prompted a seasonal warning for dog owners.
Dorset cycling club cycled the distance to the moon to raise money for hospital
Dorset Drafters cycle 230,000 miles in Moonshot challenge, raising £3,600 for Dorset County Hospital’s Emergency and Critical Care Appeal.
Dorset charity named finalist for prestigious national award
Home-Start Wessex, a Dorset family support charity, shortlisted for the 2026 BQF UK Excellence Awards for community impact. Volunteers needed across Dorset.
Tidal rock pool in Dorset named among UK's best 'hidden gem' wild swimming spots
Dancing Ledge in Dorset ranks fifth among the UK’s top hidden gem wild swimming spots, with 14,800 monthly searches and rave Google reviews.
Unique May Day tradition links John Ruskin and Weymouth
This forgotten May Day tradition reveals a surprising link between John Ruskin, education and English cultural history
Dorset walking festival sees huge support with more than 650 tickets sold
Over 650 tickets sold for Dorchester Walking Festival 2026, raising £2,500 for local charities, as it is set to begin tomorrow.
Major changes to renting to come into force under the Renters' Rights Act
Major reforms to private renting in England from May 2026: Dorset Council urges landlords and tenants to prepare for the Renters’ Rights Act changes.
Tory Councillor critical of what he sees as Lib Dem 'chaos' over resignation
Dorset Council Conservative group leader takes to social media to criticise Lib Dem 'chaos'.
Millions of council records could be destroyed
MILLIONS of records from former Dorset councils could be destroyed – although there is no confirmed plan about when that might happen.
Frustration and anger as roundabout delayed again as paperwork not signed
POSTPONING work on a new roundabout on the A35 at the eleventh hour has been labelled a 'debacle' leaving a local community 'frustrated and unhappy'
Pub closed for several years reopens today after huge development creating 40 jobs
A historic village pub reopens today following a multimillion-pound development
Emergency services called to shed fire
A large fire broken out on Portland last night sparking a large emergency response