DORCHESTER Town have agreed extensions to the deals of seven players for the 2024/25 season. Will Spetch, Corby Moore, Jack Dickson, Olaf Koszela, Drew Eccott-Young, Luke Roberts and Luke Pardoe have all committed to the Magpies. Dorchester
A 13-year old boy has found a "holy grail" octopus Lego piece on a beach in Cornwall after two years of searching. Liutauras Cemolonskas has spent the past two years searching for Lego pieces that spilled into the sea back in 1997 after the cargo
Universal Credit claimants, and people in receipt of other benefits, are being warned they could face a £50 fine. Since October 2012, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants who have received
THIS is the first picture of a man who was killed and dismembered in Boscombe. Simon Shotton’s remains were found dumped around the Boscombe area last summer. Debbie Pereira and Benjamin Atkins are accused of his murder and are currently facing
A POPULAR Dorset beauty spot has re-opened to the public after it was closed for a week. The steps down to Durdle Door were unavailable for the past week as rangers worked to restore the stairs. Lulworth Rangers confirmed last night
Good Morning Britain viewers have been left shocked after discovering host Adil Ray's true age. While live on air, the broadcaster and comedian was presented with a birthday cake decorated with various pictures of him over the years. His age
I thoroughly enjoy cleaning every inch of my house, even as a child I used to run around following my mum while she hoovered (to the point where she bought me a toy version). Now, I would say it’s turned into a hobby and I am here for it (no grime
ITV News presenter Rageh Omaar is receiving medical care after he became unwell live on-air. Omaar, the ITV News International Affairs Editor, was presenting the News at Ten programme on Friday (April 26) night when viewers begun to notice he was
A British tourist is in intensive care after being attacked by a shark while holidaying on the south-eastern Caribbean island of Tobago. The 64-year-old tourist sustained injuries to his hand, thigh and stomach, according to The Mirror, after venturing
Hurn Railway Station, opened its doors on November 13, 1862. It was part of the Ringwood, Christchurch and Bournemouth Railway, which aimed to connect the towns. Initially named Herne Bridge, renamed Herne in 1888, and finally Hurn in 1897.
Drivers in the UK have shared the top 10 most annoying things that passengers do in their cars - are you guilty of any? From commenting on how you're driving to leaving litter in the car, motorists often have as much to contend with inside as out
Members of the public have been targeted by scammers pretending to be police over the phone. Police are warning people in Dorset of this common scam involving a criminal phoning a victim and claiming to be a police officer. This type of scam
Anti-social behaviour has been reported alongside a picturesque Dorchester walking path. Dorchester Police says there have been increased reports of anti-social behaviour alongside the river walk in Dorchester. Police will be patrolling this
Weymouth has a rich flying history but it is sadly inextricably linked with tales of those who lost their lives creating it. Click into the photo gallery above to see pictures of Weymouth's flying past The town's airfields were at Chickerell
Nearly a third of people in Dorset who set a date to give up smoking were able to quit with NHS support, new figures show. However, the Action on Smoking and Health charity said it is "unacceptable" that these services have been underfunded for
WEYMOUTH Rugby Club is to host three caravan rallies in the coming weeks – helping to boost the club’s coffers off-season. The Camping and Caravanning Club will hold rallies at the ground for up to 150 pitches on each occasion between May 3rd and
POPULAR BBC show Escape to the Country was spotted filming on a community farm. The new series was spotted filming at The Big Yellow Bus Garden Project on April 23. Founder of the Blandford farm, Paul Williams, 63, said he was surprised when
A Dorset artist’s sand recreation of the huge pliosaur discovered on the Jurassic Coast is being featured at a festival in Weymouth. Lisa Katarina Lindqvist, 53, spent four weeks working on a sand sculpture of a pliosaur which was featured in a
A DORSET pub has been refused permission to knock down six holiday cottages in its grounds – building three family homes in their place. It argued that the proceeds from the sale would have helped the pub’s viability. Dorset Council refused
Another set of rail strikes is set to take place across the UK at the beginning of May, with 16 different companies taking industrial action. Train drivers as part of the Aslef Union will walk out on specific dates between Tuesday, May 7 and Thursday
A DETERMINED Weymouth woman wasn't just clowning around when she ran this year's London Marathon - Jo Bridle had a world record in mind. And donning a wig, a job lot of face paint and a ridiculous outfit while she slogged her way around the 26.2
A village shop in Dorset has been crowned as a regional winner in a national awards ceremony dubbed the “Rural Oscars”. The Child Okeford Village Shop claimed the title of best 'Village Shop / Post Office' in the South West of England at the 2024
A trail that finishes in Dorset has been named among the 15 greatest walks in Britain, according to The Telegraph. South West Coast Path which starts at Minehead and carries on around the coast into Dorset was included on the list. The list
Thieves have stolen diesel from a west Dorset property. Red diesel was stolen from the premises in the Salwayash area sometime between March 24 and April 19. Red diesel is used by restricted industries in off-road vehicles and machinery.
Less than one in five people pass this IQ test, thought to be the shortest in the world only three questions long. The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent, leaving the majority who attempt it boggled. It was originally
Line of Duty star Martin Compston has updated fans on the possibility of popular BBC series Line of Duty returning for a new series. Compston starred in the show as Anti-Corruption Unit Detective Inspector Steve Arnott alongside the likes of Vicky
Scientists have revealed that climbing stairs is good for your heart and can lead you to have a longer life. Opting for the stairs over the lift is reportedly linked to a 24% reduced risk of dying from any cause, according to new research.
DORCHESTER Town boss Tom Killick is enthused by the appointment of Shaun Hearn as the Magpies’ new chairman, believing him to have the club’s best interests at heart. Hearn, a former owner of Dorchester Town, was chairman between 2009 and 2013
DORSET captain Luke Webb has set his sights on T20 glory this season as his county prepares to face Wiltshire at Wimborne’s The Leaze ground tomorrow (11am). Ahead of the double bill, Dorset have poached former Wiltshire seamer Matt Burton for
A new film about a famous fossil hunter featuring an acclaimed TV and movie star will premiere at an exclusive screening in Lyme Regis. Mary Anning and the Dinosaur Hunters follows the life of the famed Victorian palaeontologist building up to
CONCERNS have been raised that a prime regeneration site in Weymouth will sit undeveloped for at least three years. Dorset Council is preparing to open the North Quay site as a car park following the demolition of the former borough council's Municipal
Developers have released further details and have tried to calm fears regarding plans to build thousands of homes north of Dorchester. It comes ahead of a march today by a group opposed to the massive development. The North Dorchester Consortium
WEST Dorset farmers raised concerns about flooding after meeting with a senior government minister. Environment Secretary Steve Barclay was in the county yesterday to discuss food production and food security with farmers ahead of the Dorset Spring
ENGLAND fans will once again be able to watch games at a big screen on Weymouth quayside. Rendezvous announced the outdoor big screen will return for the Euros this summer. A 35-square-metre screen will be placed outside the popular Rendezvous
A NEW agricultural show is set to begin today. The Dorset Spring Show is set to take place at Kingston Maurward, near Dorchester, today (Saturday, April 27) and tomorrow (Sunday, April 28). The exciting event will feature lambs, floral demonstrations
