News

Auction of mermaid tails raises £200,600 for Julia's House
The Great Tail Trail auction in Bournemouth raised £200,600 for Julia's House children's hospice, selling mermaid tail sculptures by local artists.
Plan will lead to more lorries at busy junction
The Rainbarrow Farm plant, set up to provides renewable heat and power to the Poundbury estate, now feeds directly into the public gas supply network, using locally-produced material to generate the ...
Opinion
Letter: 'I respectfully request our PM to make non-negotiable'
With Britain's economic situation somewhere between perilous and unsustainable, I read with sorrow the current news.
By-election to be held for Dorset Council seat in Swanage
An election will be held to fill a vacant Dorset Council seat following the death of a councillor. The by-election for the Swanage Ward will take place on Thursday, July 24, following the passing of ...
The Hut Smoke Houses gets backing from Weymouth council
A NEW restaurant and bar could soon be opening on Weymouth's harbourside and help make the area more 'attractive' ...
Dorset beaches that are dog friendly all year round
Nothing beats a day at the beach - especially when your four‑legged friend is right by your side, chasing waves and sniffing salty breezes ...
Dorset named among UK's top affordable family holiday spots
Dorset has been named one of the UK’s most affordable and family-friendly holiday destinations. A new study by self-catering accommodation specialists Hoseasons ranked Dorset second in a list of ...
Supermarkets could be fined if they fail to hit new healthy eating targets
The ‘Healthy Food Standard’ will apply to major retailers in England as part of a new government plan to tackle obesity.
Care home shortfall warning for Dorset's elderly
The growing demand for elderly care is putting pressure on Dorset’s care home capacity. A new report from Christie & Co reveals that West Dorset alone will face a shortfall of more than 1,300 beds by ...