A church bell cast nearly 400 years ago will fall silent for six months in its quatercentenary year as vital repair work begins on a 15th-century bell tower. The £100,000 scheme to address damp and re...
An apprentice electrician whose work placement fell through is back on track with her studies after receiving an “insane” response to a social media plea for help. Sophia Hunt,18, was in t...
Beach chalets and pedalos at a popular seaside resort will not be making a return in 2026, following an “emotional decision” by the family that runs them. The facilities at Weymouth, Dorse...
Work to fix the leaking roof of a seaside theatre is set to begin in January following a fundraising campaign. The Mowlem Theatre in Swanage, Dorset, started a six-week appeal in October to raise £10,...
Ros TappendenSouth of England Allan Cummings The seal pup was found underweight and exhausted near Seatown An underweight and struggling seal pup rescued from a litter-strewn beach after Storm Bram is...
An application to burn more types of waste at a planned incinerator poses “unacceptable risks to public health”, a council has said. Powerfuel Portland has permission to build an energy re...
A wildlife charity has defended plans to cut back on visitor infrastructure at two nature reserves as it refocuses resources. The RSPB said it would remove viewing platforms and stop maintaining some ...
Ros TappendenSouth of England Powerfuel Portland The proposed incinerator would be built on land owned by Portland Port An application to burn more types of waste at a planned incinerator on the Dorse...
A man has admitted trying to help smuggle five Albanians into the UK in a lorry. Ibrahim Sollaku, 33, of Wilton Avenue, Southampton, was arrested in Bournemouth on 5 November. At the same time, office...
A stretch of road affected by landslips will close for a year for stabilisation works. Work on the C13 at Dinah’s Hollow, near Shaftesbury, Dorset, will start on 5 January and the road will rema...