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Wareham: Suspicious incident man in mobility scooter
POLICE have been investigating an incident in Wareham where two boys were said to have felt 'uncomfortable' after being approached by a man in ...
Russian drones and missiles target Ukrainian city of Kharkiv
The deadly barrage included aerial glide bombs that have become part of fierce Russian attacks in the three-year war.
Henley conservation charity calls for more green spaces
A conservation charity has called on the government to take action. The Open Spaces Society, based in Henley and Britain’s oldest national conservation body, has urged the government to do more to ...
Old pictures of nights out in pubs and clubs in Weymouth
THESE old pictures are of nights out in pubs and clubs in Weymouth 16 years ago. The photo collection you see here was featured in the Dorset Echo on June 1, 2009. These pictures were taken at the ...
Les Enfants Terribles is Weymouth's highest-rated restaurant
Have you visited TripAdvisor's highest-rated restaurant in the Weymouth area beloved for its 'excellent seafood.' Les Enfants Terribles can be found alongside the beautiful Weymouth Harbour on Custom ...
Prince Philip memories in Dorset ahead of his birthday
This coming Tuesday would have been the 104th birthday of Prince Philip. With this in mind we bring you memories of the Duke of Edinburgh in Dorset ahead of his birthday on June 10, 2025. After the ...
Artisan Crafts at Corfe Castle in Dorset this summer
Visitors to Corfe Castle can enjoy hands-on glimpse into traditional craftsmanship every Friday from June to August.
Cricket: Previewing Weymouth CC's weekend fixtures
WEYMOUTH are hunting a fifth consecutive County Division One victory when they travel to Poole Town Seconds on Saturday (1pm) ...
Cyber security expert issues warning to Dorset businesses
A cyber security consultancy is calling on businesses to rethink their approach to cyber resilience. C3IA, based in Poole, Dorset, says companies should focus not just on defence, but also on how ...
Weymouth Town Council awarded grant for Armed Forces Weekend
Weymouth has received a major grant to support Armed Forces Weekend celebrations. The town council has been awarded £10,000 by the Ministry of Defence to support the annual event. The grant will go ...
Dorchester: Owner of Willow the whippet wants closure
Willow, a four-year-old grey whippet, fled her home during a thunderstorm on January 27 and has still not been found.
Police target drugs and anti-social behaviour Weymouth
Police have stepped up patrols of Weymouth seafront and the town centre focusing on crime hotspots. One man was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply. Three people ...