Council teams work into early morning as Storm Goretti hits
DORSET roads faced challenging conditions overnight as Storm Goretti swept through the county, bringing sleet, snow, heavy rain and strong...
Chance to take part in beloved ancient tradition of wassailing
THE SHAFTESBURY Tree Group has announced the return of its annual winter Wassail inviting the community to gather for this...
Thousands of carp, roach and bream released into waters
THOUSANDS of young fish are being given a new home across the region as part of a major winter restocking...
Dorset hosts first-ever summit to protect iconic landscapes and coastlines
DORSET will play host to a special event next month to tackle litter and champion sustainable solutions to create a...
Residents propose council tax rises of more than 7% in budget simulator
BALANCING a multi-million-pound council budget is rarely straightforward and hundreds of Dorset residents have had the chance to find out...
Fire service urges caution as flood alerts issued
FLOOD warnings have been issued for parts of Wiltshire and Dorset, with emergency services urging residents and travellers to take...
Sherborne tip closed today due to fallen tree
SHERBORNE tip is closed today (December 18) due to a fallen tree. Dorset Council said Sherborne Household Recycling Centre (HRC)...
Flood alert issued for Upper Stour area
THE Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for areas of North Dorset due to overnight rising river levels. Flooding...
Rollout of recycling centre booking system in Dorset delayed
A CONTROVERSIAL rollout of a new booking system for recycling centres in Dorset will now come in early 2026 -...
Huge solar farm could become one of Dorset’s biggest renewable projects
PLANS are being put together to create a huge solar farm on Dorset Council-owned land which could create enough energy...
