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Tragedy as dolphin found dead on beach
A dolphin has tragically washed up on a Dorset beach
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World's only running King Tiger tank arrives at Bovington
An iconic Second World War tank, the world’s only running King Tiger, arrived in Dorset.
New chairman appointed to lead south west regional board
A new chair has been appointed to the South West Regional Board of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
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Public warned about rogue trader threat this summer as advice issued
Advice has been issued to protect the public from rogue traders sourcing garden work during the summertime
Applications open for King’s Award for Enterprise 2026
A national honour is again up for grabs.
Dorset and Somerset Air ambulance celebrates 25 years of service
A lifesaving charity celebrated 25 years of service.
Schoolchildren come together for Pageant anniversary
Nearly 200 children from six schools in came together last week for Sherborne Pageant anniversary celebrations.
Project to bring poetry to the streets of Weymouth and Portland
A new literary project set to bring poetry to the streets.
Fears of maximum council tax rises for years to come
FUTURE years are likely to get tougher for Dorset Council with a predicted Government squeeze on spending.
Mystery of street sign stolen in the night
Alice Audley, of Burton Bradstock, tells the quirky tale of a missing street sign for Donkey Lane
Charity invites people to enjoy fireworks boat cruise
Enjoy a fireworks boat cruise with Diverse Abilities in Poole Harbour. Tickets fund disability support in Dorset. Book now for prosecco, views & charity.
Two temporary camping sites planned for summer
TWO sites at West Holme near Wareham and at Corfe Castle are asking for clearance to be used for temporary camping this season.
Independent care service closing due to financial difficulties
AN INDEPENDENT childcare service working for families and children in Dorset is closing after being in business for over a year.
Warnings issued as scammers target car parks
People have been warned against car parking scams as fake QR codes have been spotted in Weymouth
TikTok diary puts positive spin on Grandad's dementia diagnosis
A Dorset woman has created a touching video diary on TikTok, capturing precious moments with her beloved grandfather after he was diagnosed with dementia.
Expert Phil Spencer urges homeowners to do 10p test that could save thousands
Location, Location, Location presenter Phil Spencer has shared a 10p test you should do when you see cracks appearing in walls to avoid hefty bills.
Tributes paid to inspirational woman at heart of community
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved member of the Weymouth community who inspired generations of young performers
Officers ramp up patrols after burglary and livestock worrying
Police have ramped up patrols in Dorset villages following a spate of incidents.
Temperatures in Dorset likely to be hottest of the year with heatwave on the way
Temperatures in Dorset will be heating up across the weekend as the Met Office says another heatwave is on the way
Stunning Spanish galleon set to sail into Weymouth
A replica of a 15th century Spanish Galleon belonging to explorer Christopher Colombus will return to Dorset again later this summer