The iconic hut used in a hit ITV series appears at increasing risk following a recent landslide. The ‘Broadchurch Hut’ which sits at the top of the cliffs in Eype has appeared increasingly closer to the cliff edge following the landslide.
A broken down van is causing delays to traffic along a major Dorset road. There are tailbacks along the A354 Ridgeway at Winterborne Montkon along the northbound carriageway heading from Weymouth towards Dorchester. The van has been moved into
A man has been released on bail after being airlifted to hospital following reports of two women attacked in Weymouth. As previously reported, two women were reportedly assaulted by a man in the area of Westham Road, Weymouth. Police were called
Police made several arrests after protesters blocked a coach set to take asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm barge, on Portland. Witnesses told the PA news agency they saw at least 10 people detained by officers outside the Best Western Hotel
A ROAD was closed after emergency services responded to a crash. The A35 Upton bypass, near the Bakers Arms roundabout, was closed last night, Wednesday, May 1, following a crash. The police, fire service, ambulance service and the highways
Two cars were damaged in a crash in Weymouth. Police and ambulance services were called to a two-vehicle crash at Boot Hill junction near Asda at around 8pm yesterday. The crash partially blocked the road and traffic was still able to flow
Dorset rail commuters may have their journey disrupted as a result of an earlier landslide. Following a landslip which blocked the rail track between Axminster and Honiton, train services operating in North Dorset may still be cancelled, delayed
Dorset passengers faced disruption this morning after a lightning strike damaged a major railway line. At 5.20am today, Thursday, May 2, National Rail reported that lightning had damaged an electric supply between Westbury in Wiltshire, and Castle
WEYMOUTH have agreed an extension to the deal of captain Tom Bearwish for the 2024/25 season. Bearwish's contract was up for renewal this summer after he signed an extension in March 2023. Dorset product Bearwish will enter his fourth season
BAD weather earlier today may have an effect on voting in elections across Dorset . Forecasters say conditions will improve after a wet and windy start which may encourage later voting with polling stations staying open until 10pm. In total
A flood alert has been issued for Dorset following heavy rainfall. Further rainfall throughout the day could lead to river levels rising across the county with flooding expected on low lying land. The Environment Agency has said river levels
A road in Weymouth was closed following a car crashing into a wall in the early hours of the morning. Littlemoor Road in Weymouth had been closed after a car crashed into the wall near the Upwey train station tunnel. The incident was reported
6:32pm It was nearly it from us - But we will leave you with these gorgeous pups outside the Admiral Hardy polling station
Lifeguards are returning to Weymouth Beach full-time. RNLI lifeguards will man Weymouth Beach daily between the red and yellow flagged area as of Saturday, May 4 from 10am-6pm. Regional Lifeguard Lead for the south west, Guy Botterill said:
Households who have ditched ovens for microwaves and ovens in an attempt to save money have been warned to be mindful they aren’t using more energy as a result. Hugely popular air fryers have become the must-have kitchen item for many in recent
Brits are being urged to check for this symptom of skin cancer when walking up the stairs. Non-Melonoma skin cancer - which is one of the most common cancers in the world - sees 155,985 cases on average every year, according to Cancer Research
Bird lovers can enjoy a guided walk next month to hear the magical dawn chorus – one of the most recognisable and earliest signs of spring. The collective twittering and chirps just before dawn as all the birds in the area join together is a unique
A Weymouth man is organising another charity football match in aid of a group that helped him with his own mental health. George Parkinson, 26, is bringing back the tournament he started last year - supporting the Veteran's Hub - to the Bob Lucas
A CENTRAL road in Dorchester will be closed one way while electrical works are done. South Walks Road will be shut westbound between its junctions with Acland Road and Prince of Wales Road to enable Scottish and Southern Power Distribution, safe
A woman pushed and tried to bite a community patrol officer 'just doing his job' outside of a train station. Clare Fullarton, aged 37, pleaded guilty to assault by beating at Weymouth Magistrates Court on Thursday, April 25. This happened at
A museum and art gallery has been 'overwhelmed with support' after fears that it could close due to a lack of footfall. As previously reported, the executive director of Dorset Museum and Art Gallery on High East Street in Dorchester said that
Dozens of children in need in Dorset failed to meet the expected standard in writing, reading and maths last year, new figures show. Across England, looked-after children, pupils in care and those with a child protection order performed worse compared
A LARGER kiosk has been approved on Swanage seafront for the boat hire and water taxi business. The structure, planned for a site between the Stone Quay and Monkey Beach, has been approved by Dorset Council's planning team. Operator Stephen
A man who refused to comply with a drug wipe when pulled over by police has been disqualified from driving. Paul Dowd, 36 appeared at Weymouth Magistrates' Court where he admitted to failing to provide specimen for analysis and fail to co-operate
Volunteers working with on the Memory Stones 'green corridor project' have visited one of Sir Christopher Wren's landmark buildings - thanks to a local coach firm. As reported, members of the Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust were invited by
Documents once thought 'lost' have been transcribed in a new book about Dorset's civil war history. In 1982 a missing portion of the minutes of the Dorset Standing Committee was discovered at Kingston Lacy, home of Dorset’s largest landowners,
A man has been charged after being found in possession of a sword. Aaron Banbury, 49 was found by police to be in possession of a scimitar sword, a knuckle duster and an amount of cannabis during a stop and search. Banbury of Beverly Road,
A man has been banned from driving for more than three years after being caught drunk behind the wheel. Lawrence Hulbert, aged 63, pleaded guilty to drink driving in Weymouth Magistrates Court on April 25. Hulbert drove his car on Great George
A man who crashed into a hedge after drinking ‘four or five pints’ has been disqualified from driving. Robert Richardson, 41 appeared at Weymouth Magistrates' Court where he admitted to driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with
An award-winning hotel in west Dorset has been named as one of the purr-fect places to take your pet on holiday. The Summer Lodge Country House Hotel in Evershot has been named as one of the 'pet friendliest hotels in the UK'. The hotel has
Around 100 people gathered to remember US soldiers and sailors who lost their lives in a 'forgotten' Second World War tragedy. In April 1944, allied forces gathered along the south coast for a ‘dress rehearsal’ of D-Day to prepare soldiers and
We've all been there, walking up a promenade on a hot summer day and enjoying an ice cream or some fish and chips, believing nothing could ruin the moment. Then comes a winged pasty menace and ruins all the fun. A seagull. Seagulls are natural-born
The line-up has been revealed for a popular one-day family festival. SummerFest will once again take place on the grounds of Redlands Leisure and Community Park in Weymouth on Saturday, June 8 from 10am-11pm. The Round Table-organised event
A vet has issued a warning to all cat and dog owners to keep an eye out for the tell-tale signs their pets may have fleas, with infestations at this time of year “more common than many people realise”. Flea bites can cause serious skin irritation
BUGLERS 43 NEW BODY FITNESS 48 NEW Body Fitness overcame Buglers 48-43 in a South & West Dorset League Premier Division thriller. Buglers scored first but New Body Fitness were quick to play off subsequent mistakes. New Body’s C and
Tesco shoppers have been issued a one-month warning before they miss out on a share of £17m worth of Clubcard vouchers. The supermarket giant is alerting Clubcard customers that almost £17m worth of vouchers are due to expire at the end of May.
Have you noticed you’ve got rats living in your house or garden? While you might want to get rid of them, you don't need to cause them harm by doing so. While rats can be inconvenient visitors, they don’t have to die if they invade your space so
FORMER pigeon aviaries are to have a new use as twelve one-bed homes. The buildings are on the site of a former professional racing pigeon stud off Green Lane at Chickerell. Dorset Council has granted Wimborne-based East Borough Housing Trust
BALTI SPORTS 0 WIMBORNE TOWN RES 9 BALTI Sports suffered their biggest loss of the season as a ruthless Wimborne Town Reserves side thrashed them 9-0 at home in the Dorset Premier League. Marco Nott’s side were down to the bare bones with
DORCHESTER Town manager Tom Killick has set his stall out for a Southern League Premier South play-off charge in 2024/25. Constructing a run of 12 games unbeaten, the Magpies briefly had the top five in their sights until the penultimate weekend
BLANDFORD UNITED 2 DORCHESTER SPORTS 1 DORCHESTER Sports signed off their Dorset Premier League season in seventh place, following a 2-1 defeat at title-chasing Blandford United. Ashley James’ men needed to win to secure sixth place but
WEYMOUTH manager Mark Molesley says Charlie Rowan “stood out from day one” after securing his services for the 2024/25 season. Rowan has agreed to stay at the Bob Lucas Stadium after a successful season in which he managed two goals and two assists
A shark has washed up on Seatown Beach. The dogfish, a species of small bottom-dwelling shark was found on the beach at Seatown on Wednesday afternoon. It was spotted by Seatown resident Lisa Pope. She said: "I often walk down Seatown beach
An event in Dorset will mark the sixty-eighth edition of a much loved music competition in style. Weymouth Pavilion will be transforming into a Eurovision extravaganza to celebrate the European song contest. The evening promises to be packed
A new an exciting new festival is just days away from taking off in Dorchester. The Dorset Hot Air Balloon Festival is coming to the county for the first time this weekend with plenty of exciting activities for all ages. The inaugural event
CCTV has captured a murder accused couple carrying a ‘hacksaw’ through Boscombe and selling the victim’s phone to a pawn shop. Cameras tracked the movements of Debbie Pereira and Benjamin Atkins in the hours and days that followed Simon Shotton
Tours designed for people who are hard of hearing are coming to National Trust sites across north and west Dorset To mark Deaf Awareness Week, from Monday, May 6, to Sunday, May 12, the National Trust is introducing British Sign Language (BSL)
