Fire jumping motorbikes, stunt horse riders and alpacas – Dorset County Show had it all
THOUSANDS of showgoers braved the rainy weather as they flocked to the Dorset County Show near Dorchester to enjoy…
New director of children’s services appointed at Dorset Council
THE newly appointed director of children’s services at Dorset Council, Paul Dempsey, said he wants to make Dorset “a…
Warning as boulders fall from cliff at Lulworth Cove
HEAVY rain is causing large boulders to fall from Lulworth Cove, beach rangers have said. Lulworth and Durdle Door Rangers…
Poole fisherman fined £2,300 after catching undersized clams and not filing paperwork
A MAN from Poole has been ordered to pay more than £9,000 after admitting catching and retaining under-sized clams…
Lord Lieutenant of Dorset Angus Campbell retires after decade of service
THE Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset – Angus Campbell CVO – has retired from the role after a decade of service. Mr…
Last chance to complete survey over new sports and leisure centre in Swanage
PEOPLE in Swanage are being urged to have their say over potential plans for a new sports and leisure…
Pair released after probe into death of man at holiday park near Dorchester
A MAN and a woman arrested after a holidaymaker was found dead in a lake at a Dorset holiday…
Manager gets a dowsing at party opening care home’s new summerhouse
A GARDEN party turned into a water fight as a Poole care home marked its 21st anniversary with the…
Poole walking football team makes super signing from Thailand!
WHILE big-name signings from overseas are expected in the Premier League – one Dorset football got its own taste…
“Difficult decisions” to be made as Dorset Council reveals £10.1m budget overspend
DORSET Council will face a challenging budget as it is on track to overspend by £10.1m this financial…