Dorset Police has released a series of posters for businesses this Christmas. Picture: Dorset Police

Police campaign to boost business and shopper safety this Christmas

A NEW police campaign is helping people – and businesses – in Dorset have a Safer Christmas. The initiative, from…

The Lift Legend initiative offers free soft drinks to designated drivers at pubs and clubs in Dorset. Picture: Dorset Police

Free soft drinks for designated drivers in Purbeck this Christmas: Here’s where

DESIGNATED drivers can claim free soft drinks at dozens of pubs and clubs this Christmas. Dorset Police has launched the…

Low-income households in the Dorset Council area can apply for support in the form of supermarket vouchers. Picture: Dorset Council

Supermarket vouchers on offer to low-income Dorset households: How to apply

DORSET households struggling during the cost-of-living crisis will be able to apply for supermarket vouchers next week. Round 4 of…

Controversial Wareham wind turbines – your questions answered by landowner

AFTER decades of legal wrangling and planning paralysis, four wind turbines are being installed near Wareham. The project has seen…

The new training facility would be built at Weymouth Fire Station. Picture: Google

New firefighter training centre plan for Dorset town revealed

A NEW fire service training centre could be built in Dorset. Plans have been submitted to Dorset Council by the…

Volunteers at the Kimmeridge Wild Seas Centre. Picture: Phil Abraham/Dorset Wildlife Trust

Dorset Wildlife Trust looking for Purbeck volunteers

NATURE-minded people are being urged to volunteer for a Dorset charity. The Dorset Wildlife Trust is appealing for people aged…

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Weldmar Hospicecare has launched the 2023 Christmas Treecycle campaign

Xmas tree collections in Weymouth, Dorchester and beyond will boost hospice charity

HOUSEHOLDS can book in a collection for their real Christmas tree – and help a county charity. As decorations start…

Snow has hit parts of the south west, the Met Office said

Snow hits parts of Dorset and Hampshire – with a weather warning in place

SNOW has hit parts of Dorset and Hampshire – causing problems on the roads. A weather warning for snow and…

Keith Evans is making reindeer to help the DCCF

Positive Keith’s reindeer raising vital funds for Dorset cancer charity

A RETIRED engineer living with inoperable liver cancer has used his skills to help a charity supporting those with…

Roadworks: Resurfacing works on Dorset roads in December

RESURFACING works are continuing on Dorset roads throughout December – with drivers being warned of closures. Dorset Council highways maintenance…

Swanage Christmas Market. Photo: Swanage Events

Christmas market in Swanage, plans unveiled

A CHRISTMAS market will take place in Swanage on Saturday (December 2).  Visitors will be able…

The Forest Holme Hospice Complimentary Therapy team at the awards

Poole hospice team highly commended at prestigious awards ceremony

A POOLE hospice was shortlisted for a top honour at a prestigious national awards ceremony. The Forest Holme Hospice took…

Youngsters can get behind the wheel of mini Land Rovers at Moors Valley. Picture: Dorset Council

Land Rovers and mini golf now on offer at Moors Valley Country Park

VISITORS braved the rain to have a splashing time at a new Dorset attraction. Children, park rangers, council staff and…

Charmouth Beach tops the Lonely Planet list of best beaches to visit in winter

Dorset spot tops Lonely Planet list of best beaches in the world for winter

A SPOT on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast has topped a list of the world’s best beaches to visit in winter. Travel…

The family suffered devastating losses at Christmas in recent years

Swanage family left devastated by Christmas loss backs NHS campaign

A SWANAGE family left devastated by loss is urging people to remember lost loved ones – and help the…

Corfe Castle illuminated by christmas lights. Photo: Jon Bish.

Christmas lights at Corfe Castle – plans unveiled

THE Christmas lights at Corfe Castle are set to be switched on this Thursday (December 2) –…

The Bibby Stockholm, off Portland

Jobs created on Bibby Stockholm – and asylum seekers volunteering locally

MORE than 20 jobs have been created as the number of asylum seekers moving on to the Bibby…

The RNLI lifeboat crew rescuing a flooding boat from Poole Harbour. Photo: RNLI.

RNLI rescue boat filling with water in Poole Harbour

A LIFEBOAT crew rescued a boat as it started to fill with water after running aground off…

Selina Kerley's new flower shop at 62 High Street, Swanage

New Swanage florist to blossom in 2024 opening 

SWANAGE will finally have a flower shop, with a new outlet opening on the high street in…

Jack Anthony Rowland, of Dorchester, has been jailed. Picture: Dorset Police

Dorchester man Jack Rowland, 24, jailed for rape and violence offences

A MAN has been jailed for rape and assault offences following two violent incidents in West Dorset – including…

The Lighting Up Lives event is returning to Swanage Pier in December. Picture: Matt Coleman Photography

Santa trading his sleigh for a lifeboat at Swanage Pier lights switch-on

SANTA is set to arrive in style to turn on the Christmas lights at Swanage Pier. Father Christmas will trade…