One of the prototype bouncing bombs recovered from the Fleet Lagoon is on show at Abbotsbury Swannery. It was dropped by a Wellington Bomber during the early 1940s. Designer and inventor Barnes Wallis ...

Dorset residents are being offered the chance to visit a tourist hotspot for half price. This month locals can visit Monkey World in Wareham with reduced admissions fees as the rescue centre remains ...

Several popular businesses announced they were closing in 2025. Here are some much loved shops that we said goodbye to ...

Callaway’s Fish & Chips in Dorchester was named among the winners of the best takeaways after racking up a top score of 100 per cent following mystery diner visits. It is the only chippy in Dorset on ...

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The Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project has had another busy year managing the mounting pressures of keeping Dorset’s land and sea clear of litter. A spokesperson for the group confirmed that ...

As we enter the depths of winter, it’s easy for things to feel a bit bleak on the coast. But with the summer just around the corner, there is ...

Dorset was on high alert this month 92 years ago after more than 400 poisoned rooks fell from the sky. On January 5, 1934, a warning was issued to the public by Superintendent S. Lovell of the ...

Scots are expected to endure some harsh weather as the Met Office has a number of warnings that come into place on Sunday, some of which extend to Monday. An amber warning for snow is in force until ...

A popular food festival is set to return in 2026, promising residents and visitors an “unforgettable weekend”. Following the success of its landmark 25th anniversary celebrations in 2025, organisers ...

A "hidden" and "tiny" cafe in Dorset offering "spectacular" views has been praised as a "sweet little spot". Joe's Cafe South Beach can be found in Studland along a coastal walking path on the way to ...

A FORMER Woolworths Saturday girl turned manager captured the imagination of the nation after creating a retail phenomenon in a Dorset town. Claire Robertson was devastated to lose her job at the ...