Use a Buttholder on the beach in Dorset this summer
HANDHELD ashtrays known as ‘Buttholders’ will be distributed as part of a campaign to keep beaches clean during the…
Dorset country parks and nature sites handed prestigious honours
DORSET is celebrating after three country parks and two nature sites were handed prestigious awards. Green Flag Awards, which recognise…
Cruise ship’s early arrival gives Dorset economy a much-needed boost
RESTAURANTS, bars and shops got a welcome boost when a cruise ship docked for longer than expected. Due to poor…
Bibby Stockholm arrives at Portland Port: Your questions answered
TODAY, a barge to house asylum seekers is arriving on the Dorset coast. The Bibby Stockholm will be home to…
PICTURES: Fire crews tackle large fire at Studland heath
FIRE crews from across Dorset were called to a large fire on Studland Heath yesterday (July 12). The incident, in…
Bird flu confirmed at Brownsea Island: 600 birds affected
PART of Brownsea Island has been closed to the public after an outbreak of avian flu killed hundreds of…
Swanage hostel could close – and be returned to private home
BACKPACKERS could have one less place to stay in Swanage if plans to change the use of a town-centre…
Have your say over dog orders in Dorset public spaces – including beaches
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over where and when dogs should be allowed in Dorset’s public…
Enjoy fireworks on fundraising cruise around Poole Harbour
A SUMMER cruise around Poole Harbour will raise vital funds for a good cause. Disability charity Diverse Abilities will host…
Draft Swanage Seafront Masterplan to be revealed next week
A NEW masterplan outlining a future vision for Swanage seafront will be unveiled next week. A draft of the Swanage…