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Weymouth couple share experience of fostering more than 60 children - Dorset Echo
Weymouth couple share experience of fostering more than 60 children Dorset Echo
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:02 am
See pictures from Hardye's Year 11 Prom - Dorset Echo
See pictures from Hardye's Year 11 Prom Dorset Echo
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:00 am
These are the top-rated beaches in Dorset to visit - Yahoo
These are the top-rated beaches in Dorset to visit Yahoo
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:00 am
The secluded clifftop home that author was forced to leave after a landslip - Bridport News
The secluded clifftop home that author was forced to leave after a landslip Bridport News
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:00 am
New wellbeing hub launched at leisure centre - Dorset Echo
New wellbeing hub launched at leisure centre Dorset Echo
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Hardy's Cottage to host traditional apple pressing day - Dorset Echo
Hardy's Cottage to host traditional apple pressing day Dorset Echo
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:00 am
These are the top-rated beaches in Dorset to visit - Dorset Echo
These are the top-rated beaches in Dorset to visit Dorset Echo
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:00 am
£4m Dorset home next to 'secret' beach is up for sale - Dorset Echo
£4m Dorset home next to 'secret' beach is up for sale Dorset Echo
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Residents at care home enjoy sweet World Chocolate Day treat - Dorset Echo
Residents at care home enjoy sweet World Chocolate Day treat Dorset Echo
Published on 13 July 2025 | 4:00 am
'Name and shame Dorset councillors who walked out of Gaza debate' - Dorset Echo
'Name and shame Dorset councillors who walked out of Gaza debate' Dorset Echo
Published on 13 July 2025 | 2:25 am
Dorset housebuilder named on prestigious global magazine list - Dorset Echo
Dorset housebuilder named on prestigious global magazine list Dorset Echo
Published on 13 July 2025 | 2:08 am
Discovery of New Cretaceous Species in Dorset Could Redefine Early Mammal Evolution - Indian Defence Review
Discovery of New Cretaceous Species in Dorset Could Redefine Early Mammal Evolution Indian Defence Review
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:45 pm
Free concert returns to Radipole Park this weekend - Dorset Echo
Free concert returns to Radipole Park this weekend Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 6:21 pm
Cruise ship carrying thousands arrives on Portland - Dorset Echo
Cruise ship carrying thousands arrives on Portland Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 4:25 pm
Huge grassland fire breaks near busy road - Dorset Echo
Huge grassland fire breaks near busy road Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:41 pm
PICTURES: Streets flood with colour for Bourne Free parade - Bournemouth Echo
PICTURES: Streets flood with colour for Bourne Free parade Bournemouth Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 1:28 pm
'Family show' Treasure Island to tour Dorset this summer - Great British Life
'Family show' Treasure Island to tour Dorset this summer Great British Life
Published on 12 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Speed camera plan at 'most dangerous junction in Dorset' - Dorset Echo
Speed camera plan at 'most dangerous junction in Dorset' Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 9:00 am
West Dorset town named among UK's best for food lovers - Bridport News
West Dorset town named among UK's best for food lovers Bridport News
Published on 12 July 2025 | 8:23 am
Rock legend Justin Hawkins set to perform in Dorset - Dorset Echo
Rock legend Justin Hawkins set to perform in Dorset Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 8:09 am
We have abandoned Bournemouth Beach....and we will be coming to Weymouth instead - Dorset Echo
We have abandoned Bournemouth Beach....and we will be coming to Weymouth instead Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 8:07 am
Bridport-West Bay minibus shuttle pilot set for summer launch - BBC
Bridport-West Bay minibus shuttle pilot set for summer launch BBC
Published on 12 July 2025 | 6:12 am
Remember these legendary nights out in Weymouth town centre? - Dorset Echo
Remember these legendary nights out in Weymouth town centre? Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Daughters proud as 'amazing' mum celebrates turning 107 years old - Bournemouth Echo
Daughters proud as 'amazing' mum celebrates turning 107 years old Bournemouth Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Famous people who have visited Dorset over the years - Dorset Echo
Famous people who have visited Dorset over the years Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Insolvency activity falls in Dorset for third month in a row - Bournemouth Echo
Insolvency activity falls in Dorset for third month in a row Bournemouth Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Dorset Police release 999 non-emergency call examples - Bournemouth Echo
Dorset Police release 999 non-emergency call examples Bournemouth Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 4:00 am
103-year-old woman credits her longevity to beef and being 'a good girl' - Bournemouth Echo
103-year-old woman credits her longevity to beef and being 'a good girl' Bournemouth Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Old cars on sale at Weymouth garage in the 1980s - Dorset Echo
Old cars on sale at Weymouth garage in the 1980s Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Police cracking down on Dorset's 'night-time economy' - Bournemouth Echo
Police cracking down on Dorset's 'night-time economy' Bournemouth Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Tech firm produce Royal Navy minesweeping system in £25m contract supporting 55 jobs - Dorset Echo
Tech firm produce Royal Navy minesweeping system in £25m contract supporting 55 jobs Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:51 am
No trains on rail line this Sunday due to crew shortage - Dorset Echo
No trains on rail line this Sunday due to crew shortage Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:45 am
Dozens of jellyfish wash up on beach - Dorset Echo
Dozens of jellyfish wash up on beach Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:30 am
Three separate road closures to affect drivers over coming weeks - Dorset Echo
Three separate road closures to affect drivers over coming weeks Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:15 am
Dorset's best wild fishing spots - Dorset Echo
Dorset's best wild fishing spots Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 2:13 am
New hope in battle to save community hall - Dorset Echo
New hope in battle to save community hall Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 1:13 am
'Let down': Mum devastated over lack of answers surrounding daughter’s death - Dorset Echo
'Let down': Mum devastated over lack of answers surrounding daughter’s death Dorset Echo
Published on 12 July 2025 | 1:01 am
LISTEN: Police share clip highlighting misuse of 999 emergency line - Dorset Echo
LISTEN: Police share clip highlighting misuse of 999 emergency line Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:09 pm
Ojo Rojo announces time frame for closure and what's next - Bournemouth Echo
Ojo Rojo announces time frame for closure and what's next Bournemouth Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:00 pm
Travel warning issued to all Brits heading to US amid major change to entry - Dorset Echo
Travel warning issued to all Brits heading to US amid major change to entry Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:00 pm
Huge tailbacks on A35 following four-vehicle crash - Dorset Echo
Huge tailbacks on A35 following four-vehicle crash Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 3:21 pm
New safety measures planned for A30 after recent fatalities - Dorset Council
New safety measures planned for A30 after recent fatalities Dorset Council
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:50 pm
15 minute delays due to heavy traffic along major route - Dorset Echo
15 minute delays due to heavy traffic along major route Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:28 pm
Crop circle damage leaves farmers facing 'significant' losses - BBC
Crop circle damage leaves farmers facing 'significant' losses BBC
Published on 11 July 2025 | 12:25 pm
Man charged after assaulting council staff in Bournemouth - Bournemouth Echo
Man charged after assaulting council staff in Bournemouth Bournemouth Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:47 am
Tip booking trial to go ahead but council accused of 'appalling communication' - Dorset Echo
Tip booking trial to go ahead but council accused of 'appalling communication' Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 11:26 am
Alcohol to be seized in beach disorder crackdown - BBC
Alcohol to be seized in beach disorder crackdown BBC
Published on 11 July 2025 | 9:35 am
Cyclist injured in hit and run - Dorset Echo
Cyclist injured in hit and run Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 8:34 am
Police helicopter assists in search for woman - Dorset Echo
Police helicopter assists in search for woman Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:27 am
'Laughing gas' cannisters discovered near school - Dorset Echo
'Laughing gas' cannisters discovered near school Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:07 am
Spring tide warning issued prior to warm weekend - Bournemouth Echo
Spring tide warning issued prior to warm weekend Bournemouth Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:03 am
Car seized after disqualified driver caught - Dorset Echo
Car seized after disqualified driver caught Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 6:48 am
Amazing photos of the full Buck Moon in Dorset - Dorset Echo
Amazing photos of the full Buck Moon in Dorset Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 5:00 am
Residents denied voice on controversial Dorset tip booking system - Swanage News
Residents denied voice on controversial Dorset tip booking system Swanage News
Published on 11 July 2025 | 5:00 am
The outside swimming baths where residents would cool off in a heatwave - Dorset Echo
The outside swimming baths where residents would cool off in a heatwave Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Dorset's most dangerous roads revealed - Bournemouth Echo
Dorset's most dangerous roads revealed Bournemouth Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Sunny weather forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole - Bournemouth Echo
Sunny weather forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Bournemouth Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Funeral directors named best family business in South - Bournemouth Echo
Funeral directors named best family business in South Bournemouth Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Dorset's most dangerous roads revealed - Dorset Echo
Dorset's most dangerous roads revealed Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:31 am
Quarry given the green light for solar panels and battery store - Dorset Echo
Quarry given the green light for solar panels and battery store Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:16 am
Red Arrows and airshow to headline carnival - Dorset Echo
Red Arrows and airshow to headline carnival Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:07 am
School receives 'good' rating across the board after Ofsted inspection - Dorset Echo
School receives 'good' rating across the board after Ofsted inspection Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 2:00 am
Topshop teases 'return' in cryptic posts as fans 'can't cope' amid rumours - Dorset Echo
Topshop teases 'return' in cryptic posts as fans 'can't cope' amid rumours Dorset Echo
Published on 11 July 2025 | 12:15 am
Town's use of wet wipes and cooking oil could be looked at as part of water status - Dorset Echo
Town's use of wet wipes and cooking oil could be looked at as part of water status Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:10 pm
Mum’s death sparks change after several fatalities on road - Dorset Echo
Mum’s death sparks change after several fatalities on road Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:05 pm
Popular Food and Arts Festival to return - Dorset Echo
Popular Food and Arts Festival to return Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:05 pm
'It's such a beautiful place, and it's just getting ruined' - Dorset Echo
'It's such a beautiful place, and it's just getting ruined' Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:02 pm
Funeral directors named best family business in South - Dorset Echo
Funeral directors named best family business in South Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:01 pm
Vineyard farm complex transformed into luxury 17-bedroom hotel - Dorset Echo
Vineyard farm complex transformed into luxury 17-bedroom hotel Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:01 pm
Tragedy as man dies in crash - Dorset Echo
Tragedy as man dies in crash Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:40 pm
Plan for new sports bar in town edge closer - Dorset Echo
Plan for new sports bar in town edge closer Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:06 pm
Dorset patients give local GP practices high marks once again - KeeP 106
Dorset patients give local GP practices high marks once again KeeP 106
Published on 10 July 2025 | 3:37 pm
Foster children 'should feel loved', say Dorset couple - BBC
Foster children 'should feel loved', say Dorset couple BBC
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:41 pm
Inquest opens after man found dead at beach - Dorset Echo
Inquest opens after man found dead at beach Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:18 pm
Appeal launched after crops damaged - Dorset Echo
Appeal launched after crops damaged Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:12 pm
Mystery crop circle sparks police investigation in Dorset - Bournemouth Echo
Mystery crop circle sparks police investigation in Dorset Bournemouth Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 2:00 pm
Mysterious spider crop circle in Dorset field causes more anger among farmers - Dorset Echo
Mysterious spider crop circle in Dorset field causes more anger among farmers Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 11:24 am
Warning issued after suspected rural fire near village - Dorset Echo
Warning issued after suspected rural fire near village Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:44 am
See tomorrow's Dorset Echo for an 8 page proms picture special - Dorset Echo
See tomorrow's Dorset Echo for an 8 page proms picture special Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:35 am
Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after falling off illegal e-scooter - Dorset Echo
Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after falling off illegal e-scooter Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:25 am
PICTURES: Red Arrows thrill fans with return to Bournemouth Airport - Bournemouth Echo
PICTURES: Red Arrows thrill fans with return to Bournemouth Airport Bournemouth Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Concern for women's welfare at bridge incident - Dorset Echo
Concern for women's welfare at bridge incident Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:39 am
Dorset chippies named among best 25 seaside fish and chip shops in UK - Dorset Echo
Dorset chippies named among best 25 seaside fish and chip shops in UK Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 8:16 am
Water company agrees to pay £24m after watchdog finds wastewater leaks - Dorset Echo
Water company agrees to pay £24m after watchdog finds wastewater leaks Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:12 am
'Huge' piles of rubbish left along beach - Dorset Echo
'Huge' piles of rubbish left along beach Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:02 am
Seven-metre wide replica of Earth to go on display in Dorset - Bournemouth Echo
Seven-metre wide replica of Earth to go on display in Dorset Bournemouth Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:02 am
Temporary lights expected to cause delays on busy town road - Dorset Echo
Temporary lights expected to cause delays on busy town road Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:09 am
Seven-metre wide replica of Earth to go on display in Dorset - Dorset Echo
Seven-metre wide replica of Earth to go on display in Dorset Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Closure of main road for resurfacing - Dorset Echo
Closure of main road for resurfacing Dorset Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:00 am
6 pets at RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for loving new homes - Bournemouth Echo
6 pets at RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for loving new homes Bournemouth Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Poole estate celebrates success of town's largest lottery fund - Bournemouth Echo
Poole estate celebrates success of town's largest lottery fund Bournemouth Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Thirty shark species in UK waters: Swanage event promises ‘fascinating insight’ - Bournemouth Echo
Thirty shark species in UK waters: Swanage event promises ‘fascinating insight’ Bournemouth Echo
Published on 10 July 2025 | 4:00 am
Exact times Red Arrows fly over Dorset this week - Dorset Echo
Exact times Red Arrows fly over Dorset this week Dorset Echo
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:13 pm
Long-serving store relaunches under new ownership - Dorset Echo
Long-serving store relaunches under new ownership Dorset Echo
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:08 pm
All of the pictures from the Atlantic Academy Prom 2025 - Dorset Echo
All of the pictures from the Atlantic Academy Prom 2025 Dorset Echo
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:03 pm
Dorset campsites named among best in UK for 2025 - Dorset Echo
Dorset campsites named among best in UK for 2025 Dorset Echo
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:01 pm
Hundreds of new affordable homes delivered across Dorset - Dorset Echo
Hundreds of new affordable homes delivered across Dorset Dorset Echo
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:01 pm
'Mini Glastonbury' to return to Dorset this summer - Dorset Echo
'Mini Glastonbury' to return to Dorset this summer Dorset Echo
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:00 pm
Exact times Red Arrows fly over Bournemouth this week - Bournemouth Echo
Exact times Red Arrows fly over Bournemouth this week Bournemouth Echo
Published on 9 July 2025 | 11:00 pm
An entire village in Dorset is facing eviction – proof that private money holds all the power in rural England - The Guardian
An entire village in Dorset is facing eviction – proof that private money holds all the power in rural England The Guardian
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Anger as Dorset estate withdraws public entry to ‘stunning’ local landmark - The Guardian
Anger as Dorset estate withdraws public entry to ‘stunning’ local landmark The Guardian
Published on 31 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bournemouth (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) weather - Met Office
Bournemouth (Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole) weather Met Office
Published on 27 November 2024 | 12:36 pm