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Dorset traveller site hit by 'unprecedented' flooding - BBC
Dorset traveller site hit by 'unprecedented' flooding BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:21 pm
Dorset traveller site hit by 'unprecedented' flooding - BBC
Dorset traveller site hit by 'unprecedented' flooding BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:21 pm
Virgin Media O2 expands 5G Standalone network to Dorset, UK - Data Center Dynamics
Virgin Media O2 expands 5G Standalone network to Dorset, UK Data Center Dynamics
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:32 pm
Swan brings traffic to a standstill by making emergency landing on road - dorsetecho.co.uk
Swan brings traffic to a standstill by making emergency landing on road dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:28 pm
Dorset school transport cancelled as heavy rain forecast - BBC
Dorset school transport cancelled as heavy rain forecast BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:22 pm
Dorset school transport cancelled as heavy rain forecast - BBC
Dorset school transport cancelled as heavy rain forecast BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:22 pm
Full list of schools closed tomorrow amidst flood concerns - dorsetecho.co.uk
Full list of schools closed tomorrow amidst flood concerns dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:04 pm
Newborn baby in 'serious' condition after pregnant mum hit by e-bike - dorsetecho.co.uk
Newborn baby in 'serious' condition after pregnant mum hit by e-bike dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:27 pm
Dorset communities pull together for flooding clear-up - BBC
Dorset communities pull together for flooding clear-up BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:24 pm
Dorset communities pull together for flooding clear-up - BBC
Dorset communities pull together for flooding clear-up BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:24 pm
Warning as "very high" groundwater levels cause concern - bournemouthecho.co.uk
Warning as "very high" groundwater levels cause concern bournemouthecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:19 pm
School confirms closure tomorrow amidst flooding fears - dorsetecho.co.uk
School confirms closure tomorrow amidst flooding fears dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:59 pm
School transport cancelled as heavy rainfall forecast - bournemouthecho.co.uk
School transport cancelled as heavy rainfall forecast bournemouthecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:57 pm
Council-run school buses cancelled due to flooding fears - dorsetecho.co.uk
Council-run school buses cancelled due to flooding fears dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:33 pm
Flooding forces residents to be evacuated from caravan site - dorsetecho.co.uk
Flooding forces residents to be evacuated from caravan site dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 3:14 pm
'Take action' as further flooding expected - dorsetecho.co.uk
'Take action' as further flooding expected dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:48 pm
Dog rescued from flooded river during Storm Chandra | ITV News - ITVX
Dog rescued from flooded river during Storm Chandra | ITV News ITVX
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:27 pm
Monkey World welcomes pet primate legislation - BBC
Monkey World welcomes pet primate legislation BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:18 pm
Fears Dorset shops could close as retailer enters administration - dorsetecho.co.uk
Fears Dorset shops could close as retailer enters administration dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:49 am
Fears of more flooding as yellow rain warnings come into force - dorsetecho.co.uk
Fears of more flooding as yellow rain warnings come into force dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:44 am
Disruption to Hampshire and Dorset trains as engineers attend fault - RailAdvent
Disruption to Hampshire and Dorset trains as engineers attend fault RailAdvent
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:35 am
Woman seriously injured in hit-and-run involving motorbike - dorsetecho.co.uk
Woman seriously injured in hit-and-run involving motorbike dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:12 am
O2 brings faster, more reliable 5G to Dorset - Virgin Media O2
O2 brings faster, more reliable 5G to Dorset Virgin Media O2
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:11 am
'Danger to life' flood warning as more rain forecast - BBC
'Danger to life' flood warning as more rain forecast BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 7:54 am
Latest travel updates as flooding continues to cause disruption - dorsetecho.co.uk
Latest travel updates as flooding continues to cause disruption dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 7:36 am
Roads still flooded after Storm Chandra hits Dorset - updates - bournemouthecho.co.uk
Roads still flooded after Storm Chandra hits Dorset - updates bournemouthecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 7:21 am
The truth about Uncle Albert - the jungle warfare instructor hiding behind the beard - dorsetecho.co.uk
The truth about Uncle Albert - the jungle warfare instructor hiding behind the beard dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:49 am
PICTURES: Residents urged to leave homes as flood levels rise - dorsetecho.co.uk
PICTURES: Residents urged to leave homes as flood levels rise dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:47 am
Heavy rain could worsen flooding - Met Office warns - BBC
Heavy rain could worsen flooding - Met Office warns BBC
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:00 am
'Lovely' Dorset cafe with 'quirky' design that has the 'best' coffee in the area - bournemouthecho.co.uk
'Lovely' Dorset cafe with 'quirky' design that has the 'best' coffee in the area bournemouthecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:00 am
Villages welcome new speed cameras and limits on main route - bridportnews.co.uk
Villages welcome new speed cameras and limits on main route bridportnews.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:00 am
'Lovely' Dorset cafe with 'quirky' design that has the 'best' coffee in the area - dorsetecho.co.uk
'Lovely' Dorset cafe with 'quirky' design that has the 'best' coffee in the area dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:13 am
No plans to replace tip notorious for traffic jams and flooding - dorsetecho.co.uk
No plans to replace tip notorious for traffic jams and flooding dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:06 am
Fears long overdue roundabout could be delayed as contractor files for administration - dorsetecho.co.uk
Fears long overdue roundabout could be delayed as contractor files for administration dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:05 am
Murder probe ended into death of man found in tent - BBC
Murder probe ended into death of man found in tent BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 7:59 pm
No further action in murder enquiry - dorsetecho.co.uk
No further action in murder enquiry dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:09 pm
Magpies edge past Blues on penalties to reach cup final showdown with Terras - dorsetecho.co.uk
Magpies edge past Blues on penalties to reach cup final showdown with Terras dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:51 pm
Iford Bridge Home Park residents told 'evacuate' as river rises - BBC
Iford Bridge Home Park residents told 'evacuate' as river rises BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 3:48 pm
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE - Headless seal found on beach - dorsetecho.co.uk
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE - Headless seal found on beach dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 3:36 pm
Woman in 80s hospitalised with serious injuries after crash - bournemouthecho.co.uk
Woman in 80s hospitalised with serious injuries after crash bournemouthecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 3:14 pm
Photos: Roads across east Dorset remain flooded - news.bournemouthone.com
Photos: Roads across east Dorset remain flooded news.bournemouthone.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 3:00 pm
Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk in Somerset and Dorset - GOV.UK
Environment Agency warns of ongoing flood risk in Somerset and Dorset GOV.UK
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:53 pm
PICTURES: River breaks banks following storm chaos - bournemouthecho.co.uk
PICTURES: River breaks banks following storm chaos bournemouthecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:52 pm
Latest travel updates as roads reopen after severe flooding - dorsetecho.co.uk
Latest travel updates as roads reopen after severe flooding dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:17 pm
Missing man from Weymouth found - dorsetecho.co.uk
Missing man from Weymouth found dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 1:47 pm
PICTURES: River breaks banks following storm chaos - dorsetecho.co.uk
PICTURES: River breaks banks following storm chaos dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 1:14 pm
In pictures: Storm Chandra sweeps across Dorset - BBC
In pictures: Storm Chandra sweeps across Dorset BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:47 pm
Driver dies after lorry ends up in river amid severe flooding - dorsetecho.co.uk
Driver dies after lorry ends up in river amid severe flooding dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:38 pm
Danger to life flood warning issued as Storm Chandra causes widespread disruption - Sky News
Danger to life flood warning issued as Storm Chandra causes widespread disruption Sky News
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:15 pm
The Dorset coastal settlement that is lost to the sea - Great British Life
The Dorset coastal settlement that is lost to the sea Great British Life
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:00 pm
Weather warning extended as heavy rain expected to impact flooded areas - dorsetecho.co.uk
Weather warning extended as heavy rain expected to impact flooded areas dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:51 am
Over 40 Dorset roads closed and 100 flooding incidents handled from Storm Chandra - bournemouthecho.co.uk
Over 40 Dorset roads closed and 100 flooding incidents handled from Storm Chandra bournemouthecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:10 am
Body found in search for missing man - dorsetecho.co.uk
Body found in search for missing man dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:05 am
Rivers hit record levels as crews tackle 100 incidents and more than 40 closures - dorsetecho.co.uk
Rivers hit record levels as crews tackle 100 incidents and more than 40 closures dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:45 am
Iford Bridge Home Park residents told 'evacuate' as river rises - BBC
Iford Bridge Home Park residents told 'evacuate' as river rises BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:44 am
Temporary traffic lights return to Ferrybridge TODAY - dorsetecho.co.uk
Temporary traffic lights return to Ferrybridge TODAY dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:43 am
Disruption as Dorset recovers from Storm Chandra - dorsetecho.co.uk
Disruption as Dorset recovers from Storm Chandra dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:19 am
Disruption as Dorset recovers from Storm Chandra - bridportnews.co.uk
Disruption as Dorset recovers from Storm Chandra bridportnews.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:19 am
Storm Chandra: Dorset schools closed as flooding continues - dorsetecho.co.uk
Storm Chandra: Dorset schools closed as flooding continues dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:11 am
Clear-up continues after storm sweeps across South - BBC
Clear-up continues after storm sweeps across South BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:01 am
Disruption continues as multiple Dorset roads closed due to severe flooding - bridportnews.co.uk
Disruption continues as multiple Dorset roads closed due to severe flooding bridportnews.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 7:54 am
Disruption continues as multiple Dorset roads closed due to severe flooding - dorsetecho.co.uk
Disruption continues as multiple Dorset roads closed due to severe flooding dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 7:36 am
New speed limits and cameras for major route - BBC
New speed limits and cameras for major route BBC
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 6:11 am
Dorset Council building control service named best in the country - bournemouthecho.co.uk
Dorset Council building control service named best in the country bournemouthecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:00 am
'Hidden gem' grassroots festival returning to Dorset - bournemouthecho.co.uk
'Hidden gem' grassroots festival returning to Dorset bournemouthecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:00 am
Tree crashes onto van as storm rages - dorsetecho.co.uk
Tree crashes onto van as storm rages dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 3:28 am
When flooding was so bad Portlanders were marooned for days - dorsetecho.co.uk
When flooding was so bad Portlanders were marooned for days dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:50 am
Amazing €380million super yacht coming to Dorset - dorsetecho.co.uk
Amazing €380million super yacht coming to Dorset dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:37 am
Eight homes proposed where bungalow currently stands - dorsetecho.co.uk
Eight homes proposed where bungalow currently stands dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:30 am
Concern after it takes MONTHS to address village's flooding woes - bridportnews.co.uk
Concern after it takes MONTHS to address village's flooding woes bridportnews.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 1:45 am
'Hidden gem' grassroots festival returning to Dorset - dorsetecho.co.uk
'Hidden gem' grassroots festival returning to Dorset dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:08 am
Schools closed, roads underwater and properties flooded as Storm Chandra hits Dorset - dorsetecho.co.uk
Schools closed, roads underwater and properties flooded as Storm Chandra hits Dorset dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:01 am
Properties flooded and schools and roads closes as storm batters west Dorset - bridportnews.co.uk
Properties flooded and schools and roads closes as storm batters west Dorset bridportnews.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:00 am
Storm Chandra brings chaos as flooding disrupts Dorset - bournemouthecho.co.uk
Storm Chandra brings chaos as flooding disrupts Dorset bournemouthecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:00 am
Van and truck get stuck in flood water as road left completed submerged - dorsetecho.co.uk
Van and truck get stuck in flood water as road left completed submerged dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 5:44 pm
Storm Chandra shuts roads and rail lines in Hampshire and Dorset - BBC
Storm Chandra shuts roads and rail lines in Hampshire and Dorset BBC
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 5:36 pm
Floods and more floods as Storm Chandra bashes Dorset – with pictures and audio - keep106.com
Floods and more floods as Storm Chandra bashes Dorset – with pictures and audio keep106.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 5:17 pm
Buses diverted as town centre at risk of flooding - dorsetecho.co.uk
Buses diverted as town centre at risk of flooding dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 4:47 pm
'Danger to life' as severe flood warning issued - dorsetecho.co.uk
'Danger to life' as severe flood warning issued dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 4:23 pm
Badger spotted swimming through floodwaters - BBC
Badger spotted swimming through floodwaters BBC
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 4:13 pm
Full list of roads affected by flooding in county - The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
Full list of roads affected by flooding in county The New Blackmore Vale Magazine
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 3:26 pm
Motorists brace for speed limit changes and new enforcement in March as thousands risk £100 fine - GB News
Motorists brace for speed limit changes and new enforcement in March as thousands risk £100 fine GB News
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:53 pm
Storm Chandra: Dorset Council update on flooding and highway impacts - dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Storm Chandra: Dorset Council update on flooding and highway impacts dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 1:30 pm
WATCH: Drivers abandon cars on flooded roundabout - dorsetecho.co.uk
WATCH: Drivers abandon cars on flooded roundabout dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 1:16 pm
All the roads closed due to flooding - dorsetecho.co.uk
All the roads closed due to flooding dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 1:10 pm
Heavy rain expected to cause more flooding this week as warning issued - dorsetecho.co.uk
Heavy rain expected to cause more flooding this week as warning issued dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 12:07 pm
All the schools closed as Storm Chandra causes disruption - dorsetecho.co.uk
All the schools closed as Storm Chandra causes disruption dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:49 am
PICTURES: Storm Chandra causes chaos in village - bridportnews.co.uk
PICTURES: Storm Chandra causes chaos in village bridportnews.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:40 am
Public urged to stay away from coast - dorsetecho.co.uk
Public urged to stay away from coast dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:06 am
PICTURES: Disruption as roads and fields flooded - bridportnews.co.uk
PICTURES: Disruption as roads and fields flooded bridportnews.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 10:00 am
Air ambulance plan for multi-million pound new base at threatened helicopter site - dorsetecho.co.uk
Air ambulance plan for multi-million pound new base at threatened helicopter site dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 9:54 am
Drivers stranded in flood water as more roads close - dorsetecho.co.uk
Drivers stranded in flood water as more roads close dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 9:31 am
A37 closed as motorists urged not to drive through floods - dorsetecho.co.uk
A37 closed as motorists urged not to drive through floods dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 9:12 am
Main route closed due to flooding - bridportnews.co.uk
Main route closed due to flooding bridportnews.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 7:39 am
Main route closed due to flooding - dorsetecho.co.uk
Main route closed due to flooding dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 7:22 am
LIVE - Storm Chandra batters Dorset - dorsetecho.co.uk
LIVE - Storm Chandra batters Dorset dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 7:16 am
LIVE - Storm Chandra batters Dorset - bridportnews.co.uk
LIVE - Storm Chandra batters Dorset bridportnews.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 7:16 am
Plans to merge police forces 'terrifying' says PCC - dorsetecho.co.uk
Plans to merge police forces 'terrifying' says PCC dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 3:54 am
Pensioner evicted after losing five-year row over neighbour’s fence - The Telegraph
Pensioner evicted after losing five-year row over neighbour’s fence The Telegraph
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 5:03 pm
Images released of two men after more than £1,000 of beauty products stolen - dorsetecho.co.uk
Images released of two men after more than £1,000 of beauty products stolen dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 3:52 pm
Storm Chandra to sweep across Dorset today - dorsetecho.co.uk
Storm Chandra to sweep across Dorset today dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 12:51 pm
New speed limits planned along main route to reduce deaths on road - dorsetecho.co.uk
New speed limits planned along main route to reduce deaths on road dorsetecho.co.uk
📢 Published on 📅 26 January 2026 🕒 12:30 pm
Cliff collapses at West Bay on Dorset's Jurassic Coast - BBC
Cliff collapses at West Bay on Dorset's Jurassic Coast BBC
📢 Published on 📅 31 December 2025 🕒 8:00 am
