Tait ap Ellis

Dorset Council said the increase to the budget is needed as it faces increasing pressure due to the growing number of elderly people in the county who require social care support Picture: Dorset Council

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…

£500,000 has now been raised Picture: Dorset County Hospital Charity

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 Chris Bryer-Ash and Chris Helberg are in training for their quest to run seven marathons in seven consecutive days

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…

Luckily, Harley was not found to have any major injuries Picture: Swanage Coastguard Rescue Team

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…

Mr Cox drove trains to Swanage in the late 60s Picture: Andrew PM Wright

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…

Alice Tai was awarded an OBE Picture: Paralympics GB

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…

The whistle off is part of a national campaign Picture: Andrew PM Wright

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…

Police want to speak to any witnesses Picture: Google

‘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…

The works were planned for January, 2025 Pictures: Dorset Council

Planned junction improvements near Upton Country Park postponed – again

PLANNED improvements to a notorious junction near Upton Country Park have once again been delayed.

Show dates: 14th Dec – 6th Jan 2025 Picture: Made to Measure

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…