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Display of classic cars to go on show on Bank Holiday weekend
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (187+ words) VINTAGE car buffs will be able to enjoy a display of classic vehicles on an upcoming Bank Holiday Monday. Dorchester Classic Vehicle Club (DCVC) will be back at Brewery Square on Bank Holiday Monday, May 4 from 11am to 3pm with a display of…...
Could your garden be crowned? Local competition seeks green-fingered entrants
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (296+ words) A gardening competition is set to return to Dorset for 2026, inviting local residents to show off their green-fingered skills. Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has launched its annual In Bloom competition, open to customers across Dorset. This year, SNG has collaborated…...
Otters splash in coastal waters delighting onlookers
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (252+ words) As crowds flock to the Dorset coast to enjoy the Easter holidays - the county has attracted another friendly visitor. Nature lovers have reported seeing otters in the waters of west Dorset including in West Bay and Bridport. Melissa Herring from…...
It sounds like a rifle going off: Neighbour objects to padel court plans
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (545+ words) Plans for a new padel court have sparked opposition from a nearby resident, who says the noise "sounds like a rifle going off" with every shot. Dorchester Tennis and Squash Club sent a letter to residents in the Manor Park…...
Aldi calls on Dorset shoppers to donate pet food in stores this April
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (339+ words) Aldi is calling on shoppers in Dorset to donate pet food in stores this April to mark National Pet Month. In Dorset, the supermarket chain is encouraging customers to donate pet food at in-store community donation points throughout April in…...
Acclaimed war artist to share frontline stories at Dorset literary festival
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (215+ words) An acclaimed war artist will share frontline stories during a Dorset literary festival. George Butler is set to appear at the Sturminster Newton Literary Festival in 2026, where he will speak about his illustrated work in Ukraine and other conflict zones....
Caf" owner bids for licence to serve alcohol
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (170+ words) A caf" owner has applied to vary the location's premise licence to be able to sell alcohol. The application, submitted to Dorset Council, would allow for the provision of alcohol at the premises during these times. Ozcan Urel, of Caf…...
Flat fire which forced coast road to close 'accidental', says fire service
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (359+ words) THE cause of a flat fire which broke out in Burton Bradstock - forcing the coast road to close - has now been confirmed by the fire service. Firefighters from Bridport, Charmouth, Lyme Regis and Dorchester were called to a fire in…...
'It was a poor game' - Sloppy defending costs Bees in draw with Ilminster
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (362+ words) A MIX of sloppy defending and a raft of injuries played its part in what Bridport boss Chris Herbst described as a "poor game" after his side drew 3-3 with Ilminster on Good Friday. Any small chance of chasing down Bovey…...
PSG 2-0 Liverpool: Arne Slot's side left with mountain to climb at Anfield
9+ hour, 51+ min ago (654+ words) Liverpool's Champions League hopes look bleak after Paris St Germain ran out deserved 2-0 victors against Arne Slot's stumbling side in the quarter-final first leg in France. The holders hosted the six-time European champions as these teams met in the knockout…...