Wimborne Town over-60s walking football team secures local shirt sponsor, sporting black-and-white stripes at Wyatt Homes stadium. Community sport support.

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in November 2025, including in Bournemouth

Here are the Premium Bonds winners for December 2025 in Dorset - check if you've won a prize.

A community has hit back following claims that Weymouth is “Dorset’s rectum” following a hugely popular festive event held over the weekend

NEARLY £40 million of funding to improve and maintain roads has been allocated to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

UK weather forecast: 2–6 December – Expect sunny intervals, light showers and rain. Temperatures between 2–11°C, with wind gusts up to 28mph across the week.

Grade II listed two-bed cottage for sale in Stogursey, Bridgwater. Period features, modern kitchen, garden, parking, chain-free. £210,000.

Four-bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Bridgwater. Modern home with garage, garden, ensuite, near M5, schools and town centre. £295,000.

The M5 Southbound is partially blocked with 'severe delays' reported from J24 A38 Taunton Road (Bridgwater South) to J25 A358 (Taunton) due to a crash.

Kath and Jack share all about Rob, who was diagnosed with lung cancer.

Reports of a fire involving manure prompted a quick-time response from firefighters in west Dorset

A road has been blocked following a fallen tree near Broadwindsor

A great turnout was had for a village pub that hosted a light-switch on with possibly one of the tallest Christmas trees going

Firefighters came to the rescue of someone who rolled their mobility scooter down an embankment in west Dorset

Dorset Police are urging communities to work together and report drink and drug drivers as their campaign to crackdown on incidents over the Christmas period begins

UK weather forecast: Rain and sunny intervals expected 2–6 December, with highs of 11°C, lows of 3°C, and gusts up to 27mph. Daily updates included.

Modern four-bedroom detached house for sale in Brent Knoll for £550,000. Spacious, countryside living, garage, garden, and excellent transport links.

The M5 Southbound is partially blocked with 'severe delays' reported from J24 A38 Taunton Road (Bridgwater South) to J25 A358 (Taunton) due to a crash.

Kath and Jack share all about Rob, who was diagnosed with lung cancer.

Nine million pensioners are being urged to check their bank accounts for the payment reference ‘DWP WFP’, alongside their National Insurance number.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Somerset launched its Winter Welfare appeal via the Big Give, aiming to raise £6,000 by 9 December to unlock a total of £12,000.

Discover festive concerts, live jazz, community choirs, and music events across South Somerset from 3–9 December, including Chard, Yeovil, and Ilminster.

Ilminster Rotary Club’s Youth Speaks contest at Herne View saw local schoolchildren excel in public speaking on women’s rights and orangutan conservation.

Fire crews from Chard Fire Station rescued a person stuck in their vehicle in flood water near Ilminster last night.

Kath and Jack share all about Rob, who was diagnosed with lung cancer.

Drivers face major delays on the motorway

The vehicle stopped on the motorway to provide treatment

The potential for harm and risk of serious injury was identified

'This is an important moment for the communities of the Quantock Hills and those who love visiting here'

A final decision is due in spring 2026