13+ hour, 9+ min ago   (654+ words) Holidaymakers are being urged to take extra steps to secure their homes. The warning comes as police figures reveal an average of 895 burglaries per day across the UK, raising concerns about unattended properties during the summer travel season. In 2025, police…...

5+ hour, 5+ min ago   (374+ words) The second night of Jurassic Fields was a big hit as people prepare for one more night of fun. This year’s weekend-long event has been a huge success and thousands of people have come from all over the country to…...

11+ hour, 58+ min ago   (439+ words) Six months after a landslip led to temporary lights being installed, residents are now being asked if the signals should stay for good in the name of road safety. A landslide was reported on the A3066 Tunnel Road close to the…...

9+ hour, 49+ min ago   (888+ words) In July 1944, the art world lost one of its most promising young artists, blown up near his tank during the attempted Allied breakout from Caen after the Normandy landings. He was Rex Whistler who, with his equally talented brother, Laurence…...

11+ hour, 56+ min ago   (402+ words) Campaigners are celebrating the upgrade and renovation of a path in west Dorset -and are continuing calls for its completion. As reported the first phase of the three-mile Chideock to Bridport path was completed last year following years of campaigning…...

20+ hour, 17+ min ago   (495+ words) Stockport boss Jimmy McNulty praised player of the match Jack Diamond as County kicked off their League One campaign with an impressive 3-1 win at Plymouth. Diamond, on his 100th appearance for County, scored and helped set up the next two goals…...

20+ hour, 57+ min ago   (498+ words) Tranmere manager Darrell Clarke said he would enjoy the moment after his side began their League Two campaign with a 2-0 win over Shrewsbury Town at Prenton Park. Jordan Davies opened the scoring 10 minutes before half-time, latching onto Bobby Faulkner’s knock-down…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (247+ words) A family fun-filled gala will take place at an animal rehoming centre this weekend to help raise vital funds to support its work. Taylors Rehoming Centre, based at Kingston Maurward, is hosting a community gala this Sunday (August 16). All money…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (384+ words) Actor Hugh Jackman has appeared on screen at a Disney event to ask for a part as Wolverine in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film. The clip saw the Australian actor, who is currently not mentioned in the film’s cast, egged…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (350+ words) Here's how you can watch a hit crime drama that was filmed in Dorset - and said to be one of the best ever made. Created and written by Chris Chibnall, Broadchurch originally aired between 2013 and 2017 and ran for three series....