6+ hour, 55+ min ago  (10+ words) Car believed to be linked to van theft seized'Dorset Echo...

12+ hour, 44+ min ago  (368+ words) A new comedy drama play is set to take centre stage in Dorset this May. Life Class, written by local writers Vince Jones and James Cuthill, will be performed at Dorchester Arts on High East Street from May 1 to 3. Set…...

20+ min ago  (780+ words) The UK and allies tracked a Russian attack submarine and two spy submarines loitering over critical undersea cables in the North Atlantic for a month before they retreated, John Healey has revealed. A British warship and aircraft were deployed to…...

11+ hour, 59+ min ago  (320+ words) EXTENSION, annexes, solar panels and alterations to listed buildings all feature in the latest west Dorset new planning applications. In Bridport, plans have been submitted for a property at 10 North Hill Way under reference P/HOU/2026/01436. The proposal seeks permission…...

9+ hour, 44+ 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…...

6+ hour, 56+ 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…...

12+ hour, 18+ 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…...

14+ hour, 54+ 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…...

12+ hour, 44+ 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…...

8+ hour, 27+ 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....