Dorset

Much of Somerset and Dorset could see heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Picture: Met Office

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for much of Somerset and Dorset: Here’s where

THE recent humid spell in Somerset and Dorset is set to break tomorrow – with a weather warning issued…

The Gillshed bat boxes have welcomed some rare bat species Pictures: Dorset Wildlife Trust

Rare bat spotted in Gillingham Men’s Shed-made bat boxes

A RARE whiskered bat has been spotted flourishing in Gillingham thanks to the work of the local men’s shed. While…

The Dorchester branch (pictured) will close on October 22 Picture: Google

Dorchester and Bridport NatWest branches to close

BOTH the Dorchester and Bridport NatWest banks will close their doors later this year. NatWest has announced a string of…

Bull killed and several injured after crash near Sturminster Marshall

A BULL was killed following a late-night crash with a lorry and a car near Sturminster Marshall. Dorset Police said…

DCH Charity patron Kate Adie was among guests at the groundbreaking ceremony. Picture: DCH

Work starts on the main phase of new £100m Dorset County Hospital building

WORK on a new £100 million Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care Unit at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) has…

Picture: SAST

Inspection praises St Mary’s Primary School for its inclusivity

A SCHOOL in Bradford Abbas near Sherborne has been celebrating the results of a “glowing” inspection report. St Mary’s CE…

Jason crossing Tower Bridge Picture: Sportograf.com

Blandford teacher smashes fundraising goal for North Dorset Railway following London Marathon success

A BLANDFORD teacher who took part in this year’s London Marathon has almost doubled the amount…

Sculpture by the Lakes near Dorchester scoops FOURTH award of 2025

A SERIES of sculptures at a lake near Dorchester has received its fourth award in 2025 alone. Sculpture by the…

Child hit by car towing caravan in Blandford expected to make full recovery

A THREE-year-old boy that was airlifted to hospital after they were hit by a car towing a caravan in…

The Sherborne Open Art Exhibition opens on July 19

Submissions open now for Sherborne Open Art Exhibition

SUBMISSIONS are now being accepted for the annual Sherborne Open Art Exhibition. The display, organised by Sherborne Art Club in…