Almost 5% increase to council tax proposed in Dorset
DORSET households could see their council tax rise by just under 5% from April. Councillors will today (January 9) debate…
Milestone reached in Dorset County Hospital charity appeal
SIGNIFICANT enhancements to Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester are one step closer after a charity appeal reached a significant…
Friends to run seven marathons in just seven days across Dorset for charity
TWO men whose families have been affected by cancer are set to run seven back-to-back marathons in seven days…
Reminder to keep dogs on lead after pet falls off Old Harry Rocks
A DOG was rescued by a coastguard rescue team after it fell 120 foot from a cliff in Purbeck…
Train driver marks 53rd anniversary of last British Rail trains to Swanage with historic journey
ONE man experienced a full-circle moment after he returned to drive a steam train out of Swanage on the…
Dorset Paralympian and children’s cancer trustee named in New Year’s Honours List
THE King’s New Year Honours List for 2025 has been revealed – and there are a number of people…
Victorian steam locomotive set to ‘whistle off’ in Swanage on New Year’s Day
A UNIQUE Victorian locomotive in Swanage, alongside other heritage locomotives across the UK, will sound its whistle on New…
‘Drunk’ man arrested following early morning assault in Poole
A MAN in his 40s barged a teenager in Poole before punching others in the area. The man was in…
Planned junction improvements near Upton Country Park postponed – again
PLANNED improvements to a notorious junction near Upton Country Park have once again been delayed.
Review: Snow White dazzles in Tivoli’s panto spectacle
IT’S that time of year again when Made to Measure productions pulled out all the stops this festive season…