Dorset news

A multi-agency Rough Sleeper Task Force has been launched in Dorset

Local government

Campaign backed by £1.1m funding to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas

Cones put around the static caravan on the A35 following the fire on November 2

Cones put around the static caravan on the A35 following the fire on November 2

Picture shows wrecked mobile home next to main road after arson attack

The event will bring the magic of early cinema to life

The event will bring the magic of early cinema to life

Pianist to bring silent movies to life in magical night of early cinema

Weymouth Green councillor Jon Orrell

Weymouth Green councillor Jon Orrell

Local government

Green councillor backs regional mayor over ‘London control’ in Devolution debate

Artifex Krakens v First Fit Windows (black/yellow)

Artifex Krakens v First Fit Windows (black/yellow)

South & West Dorset Netball League

Highbrow maintain perfect record as South West Dorset netball league takes shape

All the latest Dorset Football League results

Selling just one litter of puppies for more than £1,000 could land people with a fine if they do not hold a licence

Selling just one litter of puppies for more than £1,000 could land people with a fine if they do not hold a licence

Local government

Dog breeders fined thousands of pounds as warning issued to animal owners

Doubts are being raised about the benefits of devolution to create a Wessex region based around Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and the BCP council areas

Doubts are being raised about the benefits of devolution to create a Wessex region based around Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and the BCP council areas

Dorset councillors' devolution doubts as Wessex region moves a step closer

Devolution means moving some power and money from central government to local or regional leaders

Devolution means moving some power and money from central government to local or regional leaders

Local government

Devolution - what is it and how does it work?

Julian Fellowes

Julian Fellowes

Dorchester Literary Festival

More than 5,000 visitors attend successful literary festival in Dorset

Yang Seung-woo opened the scoring

Yang Seung-woo opened the scoring

'We always had belief' - Yang on Wimborne's historic FA Cup upset

Rural crime team

Rural crime team

Deer dies after being hit by vehicle on Dorset road

Mike Hewitson, Community Pharmacist

Mike Hewitson, Community Pharmacist

Residents urged to ‘think pharmacy first’ for seven common conditions

Serving personnel from multiple host nations and industry partners at the battle labs in Dorset for the final day of EFDI 2.0.

Serving personnel from multiple host nations and industry partners at the battle labs in Dorset for the final day of EFDI 2.0.

NATO military technology put to the test during major Dorset exercise

Blandford Literary Festival will take place across venues in Blandford Forum from November 13 to November 15, offering a packed programme of talks, workshops, and activities for book lovers, aspiring writers, and families.

Blandford Literary Festival will take place across venues in Blandford Forum from November 13 to November 15, offering a packed programme of talks, workshops, and activities for book lovers, aspiring writers, and families.

Growing celebration of books, stories and creativity returns to Dorset next week

Town 'buzzing' ahead of FA Cup tie as community comes together

A fog warning has been issued

A fog warning has been issued

Motorists and travellers on alert as fog warning issued for Dorset

The scores are in— the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

The scores are in— the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Dorset restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

Food Hygiene Ratings

Dorset food hygiene ratings - latest scores revealed for cafes and restaurants

Mark Hasell (Sales Director of Brown & Brown) on the right, and Jimmy Glass (General Manager of Wimborne Town) on the left

Mark Hasell (Sales Director of Brown & Brown) on the right, and Jimmy Glass (General Manager of Wimborne Town) on the left

Insurance broker in Dorset renews sponsorship with Wimborne Town FC

More than 1,200 knitted poppies on display at Holy Rood Church in Buckland Newton

More than 1,200 knitted poppies on display at Holy Rood Church in Buckland Newton

More than 1,200 handmade poppies fill village church for Remembrance

Edwin 'Eddie' William Aylott, who passed away on October 16 aged 92 years old.

Edwin 'Eddie' William Aylott, who passed away on October 16 aged 92 years old.

Death notices and funeral announcements in Dorset from the Dorset Echo

The festive season will get off to a magical start when the popular Christmas Fair at Bryanston School returns on November 21 and 22, bringing together Christmas shopping, food, entertainment and family activities in a spectacular setting.

The festive season will get off to a magical start when the popular Christmas Fair at Bryanston School returns on November 21 and 22, bringing together Christmas shopping, food, entertainment and family activities in a spectacular setting.

Bryanston School

Bryanston School Christmas Fair to feature more than 90 stands and family fun

Thomas Hardye School team with the winners trophy

Thomas Hardye School team with the winners trophy

Year 9 boys from Thomas Hardye School win Dorset Schools 10s rugby tournament

Body of man found in water off Sandbanks

Body of man found in water off Sandbanks

Body found in water off coast prompting police appeal identified

Shane David Manny Chapman, 36, and Christopher James Mills, 37, have been jailed for laundering more than £200,000

Shane David Manny Chapman, 36, and Christopher James Mills, 37, have been jailed for laundering more than £200,000

Two men jailed for laundering more than £200,000 through criminal properties

Officers are investigating a burglary in north Dorset

Officers are investigating a burglary in north Dorset

Jewellery and safe stolen during home burglary

Businesses across Dorset could face restrictions on their water use as the region continues to battle drought conditions following one of the driest summers on record.

Businesses across Dorset could face restrictions on their water use as the region continues to battle drought conditions following one of the driest summers on record.

Businesses could face water non-essential water ban as drought continues

The Met Office has forecast sunny weather and rainy weather over the weekend in Bridport, Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth.

The Met Office has forecast sunny weather and rainy weather over the weekend in Bridport, Dorchester, Portland and Weymouth.

Weather forecast for Dorset over the upcoming weekend

Overnight closures are planned on the A35 between Honiton and Charmouth for camera installation works.

Overnight closures are planned on the A35 between Honiton and Charmouth for camera installation works.

Overnight A35 closures planned in Dorset for camera installation works

Lloyd Hatton MP

Lloyd Hatton MP

'For too long, support for those who served has been fragmented'

All of this weekend's Dorset Football League fixtures

Adam Smith on his way to victory with daughter Lily as passenger/bouncer.

Adam Smith on his way to victory with daughter Lily as passenger/bouncer.

Smith edges out British champion Hoppé to lead championship

Officers have located wanted man Mickey Lee Stanley

Officers have located wanted man Mickey Lee Stanley

Man wanted on prison recall located and arrested

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

What films are on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester and Weymouth this weekend

The latest planning round-up in Dorset

The latest planning round-up in Dorset

Planning and development

Chapel conversion among the latest planning applications submitted in Dorset

Several roads across Dorset are set to be temporarily closed due to various works

Several roads across Dorset are set to be temporarily closed due to various works

Multiple roads in Dorset to temporarily close for road works this month

Chris Balfe, 73, chair of trustees at Dorset’s The Friendly Food Club

Chris Balfe, 73, chair of trustees at Dorset’s The Friendly Food Club

Charity Fundraiser

Dorset charity chairman completes 100k run and raises more than £1,000

Queen Charlotte Care Home, in Chickerell Road, Chickerell, is inviting the public to a King’s birthday celebration – and promising visitors will be royally entertained.

Queen Charlotte Care Home, in Chickerell Road, Chickerell, is inviting the public to a King’s birthday celebration – and promising visitors will be royally entertained.

King Charles III

Chickerell care home invites public to King Charles III birthday celebration

Weymouth fireworks display

Weymouth fireworks display

Fireworks 2026- Weymouth Guy Fawkes Night with new event and displays near you

Officers are searching for wanted mana Mickey Lee Stanley

Officers are searching for wanted mana Mickey Lee Stanley

Manhunt underway as public warned to 'not approach' suspect but call 999

Ambulance service urges people to call 999 only for life-threatening emergencies

Maiden Castle House resident Ken with a photo in his Navy uniform

Maiden Castle House resident Ken with a photo in his Navy uniform

Dorchester care home resident reflects on Navy service ahead of Remembrance Day

Ice Age Adventure Live will come to the Weymouth Pavilion on February 18, 2027, promising a prehistoric adventure through towering glaciers and forgotten creatures.

Ice Age Adventure Live will come to the Weymouth Pavilion on February 18, 2027, promising a prehistoric adventure through towering glaciers and forgotten creatures.

Weymouth Pavillion

New family theatre show to take Dorset audiences back to the Ice Age next year

More than 170 people attended this year's Dorset Parent Carer Council Big Event, bringing together local SEND services, charities, and support organisations under one roof to help families find information, ask questions and make valuable connections.

More than 170 people attended this year's Dorset Parent Carer Council Big Event, bringing together local SEND services, charities, and support organisations under one roof to help families find information, ask questions and make valuable connections.

More than 170 people attend Dorset event supporting families of SEND children

Wimborne RFC Second XV beat East Dorset Dockers 46-10

Wimborne RFC Second XV beat East Dorset Dockers 46-10

Wimborne RFC second XV beat East Dorset Dockers 46-10 in entertaining clash

DorPIP is bringing its free infant massage programme to Purbeck, helping parents and carers build confidence, strengthen their relationship with their baby and connect with other local families.

DorPIP is bringing its free infant massage programme to Purbeck, helping parents and carers build confidence, strengthen their relationship with their baby and connect with other local families.

Free infant massage programme launches for families in Purbeck

Volunteers sought for Tesco Winter Food Collection from November 26 to November 28, supporting Trussell Trust and The Felix Project across UK stores this winter.

Volunteers sought for Tesco Winter Food Collection from November 26 to November 28, supporting Trussell Trust and The Felix Project across UK stores this winter.

UK’s biggest food collection calls for Dorset volunteers to support charities

Children can meet Santa as he walks around the site

Children can meet Santa as he walks around the site

More than 100 traders to gather for Christmas event at Bovington museum

Anger mounting as car park charges could shoot up again and free parking scrapped

Kate Hoare us taking on the London Marathon for the charity Shaftesbury which supports disabled people in Dorset.

Kate Hoare us taking on the London Marathon for the charity Shaftesbury which supports disabled people in Dorset.

MP's wife and mum of three to run first ever marathon aged 55

The Poundbury Christmas Market, now a beloved tradition in Dorset, will mark a decade of festive cheer on Saturday, November 28.

The Poundbury Christmas Market, now a beloved tradition in Dorset, will mark a decade of festive cheer on Saturday, November 28.

Popular Christmas market in Dorset preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary

Remembrance Sunday 2026 events in Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester

File photo of Guy Ritchie

File photo of Guy Ritchie

Guy Ritchie sent letter over bird flu rules after probe at £9m country estate

Dorchester RFC’s comeback falls short in tight 19-15 defeat to Swanage & Wareham