West Dorset News

37 hectares of peatlands restored after years of being “in state of decline”

Over a quarter of South West women not up to date with mammograms

Motocross bikes worth £20,000 stolen from garage near Sherborne

Major terrorism training exercise completed at Poole Port

Bournemouth air fryer catches fire due to TikTok cleaning 'hack'

Dorset country park bringing in reusable cup scheme

Luton & Bournemouth Airport expansions help drive Jet2 growth

Former Dorset construction bosses banned from being company directors

Wessex Water among firms calling for higher bill increases

Consultation backs plans to repair Chesil Cove seawall

Dorset Council 'disappointed' with DEFRA response to Portland incinerator

Government urged to act against online child abuse, say charities

Cash stolen in burglary at Bournemouth Chinese supermarket

New outdoor gym installed in Chickerell

Teenage boy in hospital after being hit by car near Bridport

Dorset charity on a mission to retain village fingerpost signs

Dorset Police looking for volunteers to run cadet sessions

Weymouth events asked to apply for free parking

1 in 5 South West children has tooth decay

End-of-life facility needed at Portland's HMP The Verne say inspectors

Dorset Mind quits X social media platform

Weymouth shopworker assaulted by suspected thief

Pedestrian in his 80s hospitalised following serious road traffic collision in Weymouth

Police witness appeal after reported assaults in Weymouth

Fight to save Blandford Youth and Community Centre from closure

Bournemouth student gets bursary from famous farmer

Dorset Council say ground-level crossing needs to stay at Wareham

Counterfeit goods and cash seized in Dorchester search

Weymouth beach levelling works completed early

BCP Council office shut after RAAC found in roof above Poole Library

Gillingham veteran who overcame ‘severe’ PTSD will ‘march’ in aid of veterans’ mental health

Plans for overnight parking charges put on hold by Dorset Council

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Bournemouth crash

Weymouth Pavilion to start cinema screenings next week

Next phase of Dorchester Maumbury crossroads work underway

Dorset councils getting over £3 million for active travel