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Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Horses at West Bay picture wins photography award
This stunning image featuring a West Bay backdrop has won a talented photographer a prestigious international award.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The final Beaminster Museum winter talk
The final Beaminster Museum winter talk of the season is on Tuesday, March 1 at 2.30pm, when Matthew Kirkman will be talking about the Durotrigian to Roman transition in west Dorset, focussing on recent changes in interpretation and understanding of ...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset fire crews take longer to respond to emergencies
DORSET and Wiltshire fire crews are taking longer to respond to emergencies than they did just over a decade ago, figures show.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorchester museum to reveal all of last woman to be publicly executed in Dorset
AN HISTORIC museum is set to host a free open day to launch a series exploring women's various experiences within the justice system.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
New driveway rules could see paved driveways banned outside UK homes
The new measures are being considered in an effort to stop storm drainage systems becoming overwhelmed.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Owners must ensure their pet finishes course of antibiotics
We are heading towards two years since the horrors of Covid and lockdowns began – I suspect that if you had asked any of us in March 2020 how long it would last no-one would have predicted this long.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
FORM 2022 at Sculpture by the Lakes
A SCULPTURE park will be transformed with more than 200 additional pieces for the award-winning exhibition FORM 2022.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Book published about Pilsdon Community
A remarkable community offering a place of 'security and nurture' is celebrated in a new book.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Little Toller Books, in Beaminster, regional finalist in 2022 Independent Bookshop of the Year
A BOOK shop in Beaminster has pipped all other competitors in the south west region to be named as a finalist in a bid to win a prestigious independent bookshop award.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Proposed Dorset Police HQ could lead to bird deaths
PROPOSALS for a new Dorset Police HQ building at Winfrith have not attracted any objections – although Wool parish council is worried that its shiny surfaces could lead to bird deaths.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Chief Constable vows to put more police on Dorset streets
THE Chief Constable of Dorset Police has vowed to put more officers on the streets as part of a new vision for the force.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Marshwood Vale Young Farmers raising money for air ambulance
Start the day off the right way by joining a Charity Big Breakfast at Whitchurch Canonicorum Village Hall on Sunday, February 27.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dozens of extra police officers in Dorset
DOZENS of extra police officers were hired in Dorset over the last year as part of the Government's national recruitment drive, new figures show.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Countryside charity looking for people to count stars in Dorset
A COUNTRYSIDE charity is asking the public in Dorset to count stars during a two week period from today.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Andy Parsons to perform in Bridport
A COMEDIAN known for his topical gags is bringing the laughs to Bridport this spring.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Vegan diet could reduce risk of developing cancer, new research finds
The participants, aged between 40 and 70, were asked about their dietary habits including how regularly they ate meat or fish.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 21:55:52 +0000
Boris Johnson warns of 'very grim days ahead for Ukraine' and tougher Russia sanctions
Boris Johnson has warned that there are “very grim days ahead for Ukraine” and tougher Russia sanctions.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 20:05:29 +0000
When did Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway start?
The new series of Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway is available to watch weekly and the show has been around for a while.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 20:20:54 +0000
ITV Saturday Night Takeaway viewers obsess over Dorothy on Ant and Dec's security prank
Saturday Night Takeaway viewers are obsessed over Dorothy during her appearance on Ant and Dec's security pranks.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 19:51:46 +0000
Where is the Saturday Night Takeaway Rainbow from Ant and Dec's ITV show?
Viewers of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway all have one burning question - where is the Takeaway rainbow?

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 19:24:14 +0000
Adam Lambert fans gush as singer appears on ITV's Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
Adam Lamber is the Star guest announcer on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 15:51:34 +0000
Get Mary Poppins West End tickets as seen on ITV's Ant and Dec's Saturday Takeaway
Mary Poppins The Musical is ITV's Ant and Dec's Saturday Takeaway end of show show on Saturday.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 15:08:57 +0000
What time is Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway on tonight? How to watch, what to expect
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway returns tonight - here's how you can watch and what to expect.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:40:53 +0000
Revealed: UK companies with the most expensive delivery costs
The UK businesses with the most expensive delivery costs have been revealed

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:34:31 +0000
CCTV images after burglary at Watch House café, West Bay
CCTV images of suspects have been released following a suspected early-morning burglary at a café.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:59:32 +0000
Map shows Charmouth footpath should be routed through garden
A MAN has challenged authorities over a footpath which is proposed to run through his back garden.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Driver banned after being clocked by camera on A35, Chideock
A MAN has been banned from driving and ordered to pay more than £250 for travelling at 36mph in a 30mph zone.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:10:00 +0000
Lyme Regis' Royal Lion Hotel to close following sale
LYME Regis’ iconic Royal Lion Hotel is set to close while refurbishment works are carried out following the acquisition of the site by a Dorset brewery.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:38:01 +0000
Police sergeant Simon Kempton given final written warning
A DORSET Police sergeant who was accused of 'gossiping' about killer Wayne Couzens has been given a final written warning.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:10:00 +0000
Toddler space hopping between Bridport and West Bay for charity
A KIND-HEARTED young boy will be bouncing into West Bay this weekend to raise money for his school.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:27:48 +0000
Dorset Council on-street permit parking charge increase today
DRIVERS in Dorset are being reminded of on-street parking charge increases

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:16:14 +0000
Recap: Crash on coast road near Abbotsbury
It has been reported that the B3157 Abbotsbury Hill is partially blocked due to a crash near Abbotsbury Castle this afternoon.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:00:31 +0000
National Pub Week: Dorset's best pubs according to CAMRA
CHEERS - it's National Pub Week​.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:08:45 +0000
Lyme Lifeboat station to reopen to public
THE RNLI’s lifeboat station on the Cobb in Lyme Regis is to open its doors to visitors once again after being closed for almost two years because of Covid restrictions.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Dorset MPs condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine
DORSET'S MPs have condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the UK prepares to impose tough economic sanctions against the Kremlin.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:10:00 +0000
Dorset Council made more than £70,000 from films and TV shows
DORSET Council has made more than £70,000 from film and television productions in the county over the past three years.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Extra support for domestic abuse survivors in Dorset
RESIDENTS who have experienced domestic abuse will receive further support after Dorset Council received £650,000 of government funding.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'Stay home if you test positive' urge Dorset health chiefs
Public Health Dorset is urging residents to continue staying at home if they test positive for Covid-19 or display symptoms of the virus.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Person rescued from burning building in west Dorset
FIRE chiefs are reminding people to make sure they know what to do should they have a blaze at home.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
No specialist units for deaf children in Dorset as ‘shocking disparities’ revealed
THERE are no specialist teaching units for more than 800 deaf children in Dorset after research reveals “shocking” disparities in support for deaf pupils across England

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Train operator introduces reward scheme for Dorset commuters
TRAIN operator South Western Railway (SWR) is offering Dorset commuters the opportunity to earn discounts on a range of activities through a new rewards programme.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:00:37 +0000
BBC's Killing Eve Series 4 full cast and how to watch in UK
The final series of Killing Eve will be airing in the UK soon, but there has been some confusion on when that will be.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:44:44 +0000
Channel 4 Gogglebox reveal brand new cast members joining this week
Glasgow-based couple Roisin and Joe have been unveiled as Gogglebox’s first Scottish cast members in six years.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:51:18 +0000
Russia invasion reaches Ukraine capital amid Boris Johnson warning to president
Boris Johnson said the UK will offer support for the Ukrainian government in exile as the Prime Minister warned Zelensky he may need a “safe space”.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000
Huge council tax increase confirmed from April - check costs in your area
Councils across the UK are now starting to confirm how much residents will see their bills increase by.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:10:00 +0000
Clear-up work in Bridport after Storm Eunice causes havoc
The big clean-up has been underway in west Dorset this week after the area felt the wrath of Storm Eunice which brought devastating hurricane-force winds.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:23:31 +0000
Boris Johnson 5pm update: 10 major measures announced against Russia
Mr Johnson will hold a COBRA meeting at 7:30pm this evening before a cabinet meeting at 8:30pm.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
MP Chris Loder's concerns about rare eagles in Dorset
I would like to reply to Carolyn Peck’s letter about eagle migration to Dorset.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
West Bay Holiday Park gets planning permission for changes
West Bay Holiday Park has been given permission to install a new flat roof entrance on a conservatory to the front of the site and to add a pergola over the external dining area.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 12:14:51 +0000
Boris Johnson announcement: PM address warns of UK response to Russia invading Ukraine
The Prime Minister led a crisis meeting of to consider how to respond to Vladimir Putin’s military action against Ukraine.



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