Marsh fritillary butterfly numbers soar in Dorset thanks to Butterfly Conservation and local volunteers, with record counts reported at ...

"So, when you walk out into the chilly night this Christmas Eve, listen for the reindeer bells. And when you hear them, know ...

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Morwind says represents a transformational opportunity for Portland, Weymouth, and South Dorset. Channel Gateway would create ...

Dorset has had its fair share of poets, writers, heroes and villans throughout history. Here are a few of the famous names associated with the county over the years. Dorset's most famous literary ...

Dorset's countryside, coast and picturesque villages have made it the ideal backdrop for movie directors over the years. Here's a few of the big (and small!) screen hits in which you can spot some ...

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The Laudemus choir is set to return for its annual Dorset tour. Led by former King's Singer Jeremy Jackman, the choir will perform at churches across the county from Tuesday, August 12 to Saturday, ...

It already has year-round sunshine, swaying palms and endless sand - as well as a location in a glamorous holiday destination. So when a luxury hotel near Dubai was looking for an eye-catching image ...

Libby Meyers was first diagnosed with ME in 2000 and by 2002 she was bed-bound A Dorset woman with severe ME who has been unable to leave her bed for eight years has been "left to rot" by the NHS, her ...

The new services aim to o transform the way it responds to and supports victims of domestic abuse following a rise in reports during the national lockdowns. In Dorset a 25 per cent increase in ...