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Dorset beaches have come out on top for having the cleanest sea waters in the summer

Dorset beaches ranked cleanest in UK – Somerset second worst…

DORSET’S beaches have been ranked the best in the UK for clean water. Analysis of Environment Agency summer water quality…

Judges at the launch of the 2024 Dorset Business Awards. Picture: Dorset Chamber

Entries open for prestigious Dorset Business Awards 2024: How to enter

NOMINATIONS are open for the 2024 Dorset Business Awards. The event, organised by the Dorset Chamber, aims to recognise the…

The thunderstorm warning covers much of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning for Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset as bank holiday approaches

A WARNING of thunderstorms covering much of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire has been issued. The Met Office has issued the…

Motorbike stolen from outside Christchurch property

A MOTORBIKE was stolen from outside a property in Christchurch. Some time between 2.30am and 3,30am on Saturday, April 20,…

Owners sought for 25 recovered bikes suspected stolen in Christchurch

A RAFT of bikes suspected to have been stolen in the Christchurch area have been recovered by police -…

Edward Bryant, of Wimborne, received his award from CFO Ben Ansell. Picture: DWFRS

Wimborne man – and his dog – honoured after river rescue

A WIMBORNE man who rescued a woman from the River Stour while walking his dog has received a commendation. Edward…

Shooting targets will become fundraising targets at event near Wareham in June

COUNTRY Challenge, a fundraiser in aid of Dorset’s disability charity Diverse Abilities, is returning for its fifth year at…

The service will take place at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Swanage. Picture: Google

Communicare in Swanage to mark 40 years in the community at special service

COMMUNICARE in Swanage is 40 years old and is celebrating with a special Service of Thanksgiving and Praise at…

Adam’s first full marathon raises £3,300 for Purbeck cause

AN employee at Citizens Advice in East Dorset & Purbeck has coined in the cash for the charity by…

Alex Hallford in action. Picture: King Ramps

Swanage skatepark group to host summer community day

THE Swanage Skatepark Community Project (SSCP) is holding a fun and free action-packed community day this summer. King Ramps of…