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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

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

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

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

Odeon Dorchester

Odeon Dorchester

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

Diwali 2026 at Corfe

Diwali 2026 at Corfe

Landmark comes alive with beautiful light festival

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

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

Food Hygiene Ratings

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

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

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

The cheque is handed over watched by members of Beerex, the Shed and the rugby club

The cheque is handed over watched by members of Beerex, the Shed and the rugby club

Real ale and cider festival in Wareham raised £1,000 for Men's Shed workshop

Swanage &Wareham Rugby Club Ground

Swanage &Wareham Rugby Club Ground

Swanage & Wareham Rugby Football Club lose at home to second place Devizes

Odeon Dorchester

Odeon Dorchester

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

B. Curtis Farm Shop & Butchers has been named Black Pudding Category winner in the National Craft Butchers Product Awards.

B. Curtis Farm Shop & Butchers has been named Black Pudding Category winner in the National Craft Butchers Product Awards.

Dorset butcher wins National Craft Butchers Award for homemade black pudding

General view on the A352 between Wool and Stokeford where a fatal Road Traffic Collision happened last night - 12th October 2026. Picture Credit: Graham Hunt Photography

General view on the A352 between Wool and Stokeford where a fatal Road Traffic Collision happened last night - 12th October 2026. Picture Credit: Graham Hunt Photography

Teen's road death 'a real tragedy' says MP as she backs police appeal for witnesses

SWANAGE & WAREHAM 28pts - 17pts COMBE DOWN

SWANAGE & WAREHAM 28pts - 17pts COMBE DOWN

Swanage & Wareham beat Combe Down 28-17 in first home fixture of the season

General view on the A352 between Wool and Stokeford where a fatal crash happened

General view on the A352 between Wool and Stokeford where a fatal crash happened

Tragedy as teenager dies in late night crash

A car was seized after drugs were found inside and the driver was found to have had no insurance or a valid ID

A car was seized after drugs were found inside and the driver was found to have had no insurance or a valid ID

Driver arrested after drugs found in vehicle

Cannabis was seized after police officers stopped and search three youths in Wareham

Cannabis was seized after police officers stopped and search three youths in Wareham

Cannabis found after youths stop and searched by police

Officers have issued a community resolution to a man after an incident of drunk and disorderly behaviour

Officers have issued a community resolution to a man after an incident of drunk and disorderly behaviour

Man issued with community resolution after drunk and disorderly behaviour

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

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

SALISBURY 48pts SWANAGE & WAREHAM 5pts

SALISBURY 48pts SWANAGE & WAREHAM 5pts

Swanage & Wareham RFC lose their opening game of the season away at Salisbury

Odeon Dorchester

Odeon Dorchester

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

Pia Elliot has been able to use the grant to grow her business as an artist

Pia Elliot has been able to use the grant to grow her business as an artist

Young artist's business boosted by grant funding

Tops Day Nurseries in Pokesdown

Tops Day Nurseries in Pokesdown

Nursery children and colleagues in Dorset join forces for community litter pick

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

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

Road closure sign, Wareham

Road closure sign, Wareham

Road closures come into force today for month-long gas main works

Odeon Dorchester

Odeon Dorchester

Aardman Animations

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

Affected households will receive a letter of new collection arrangements. Those who don’t get a letter should assume the collection day remains unchanged

Affected households will receive a letter of new collection arrangements. Those who don’t get a letter should assume the collection day remains unchanged

Local government

Bin collection dates are changing for thousands of Dorset residents

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

Odeon Dorchester

Odeon Dorchester

What's on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham and Weymouth this weekend

The Artful Salt Pig at Lighthouse Poole: Left to right: Simon Lane, Becky Warren, Elspeth McBain, James Warren

The Artful Salt Pig at Lighthouse Poole: Left to right: Simon Lane, Becky Warren, Elspeth McBain, James Warren

The Salt Pig to take over operation of restaurant and café at Dorset arts venue

Families across Dorset are being invited to spark their children’s creativity as bestselling author and illustrator Rachel Bright brings her Art Tribe workshops to Happy River Retreat near Wareham.

Families across Dorset are being invited to spark their children’s creativity as bestselling author and illustrator Rachel Bright brings her Art Tribe workshops to Happy River Retreat near Wareham.

Bestselling author and illustrator hosting workshop

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

What's on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham and Weymouth this weekend

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

Odeon Dorchester

Odeon Dorchester

What's on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham and Weymouth this weekend

Lady St Mary's and Priory Hotel from the opposite bank

Lady St Mary's and Priory Hotel from the opposite bank

Meander along Dorset’s most local river and take a peaceful walk to a harbour

Margaret Green Animal Rescue has announced its decision to postpone its annual County Fayre & Dog Show out of concern for animal welfare as temperatures are forecast to increase by the weekend.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue has announced its decision to postpone its annual County Fayre & Dog Show out of concern for animal welfare as temperatures are forecast to increase by the weekend.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue

County Fayre & Dog Show in Dorset postponed out of concern for animal welfare

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

What's on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham and Weymouth this weekend

Firefighters are on the scene of an incident in Bere Regis this morning

Firefighters are on the scene of an incident in Bere Regis this morning

'Lots of smoke and steam' seen near forest as firefighters respond to incident

Odeon Dorchester

Odeon Dorchester

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

Camp Bestival promo image

Camp Bestival promo image

Festival bans disposable barbecues as it issues warning to campers amid fire risk

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

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

North Street in Wareham

North Street in Wareham

Appeal after pedestrian in his 70s hit by car in serious crash

The 2026/2027 Shuttle Bus Service to connect Wareham train station and RSPB Arne Nature Reserve has been extended to cover the period from July 22 to the end of August on a three day a week service on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The 2026/2027 Shuttle Bus Service to connect Wareham train station and RSPB Arne Nature Reserve has been extended to cover the period from July 22 to the end of August on a three day a week service on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Shuttle bus service from Wareham station to RSPB Arne extended to end of August

Odeon Dorchester

Odeon Dorchester

Christopher Nolan

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

Tiffany Meachim and Kate Stone from Kingsley Home Care's Weymouth branch have raised more than £700 for Macmillan Cancer Support after completing the charity's gruelling 26-mile Mighty Hike along Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

Tiffany Meachim and Kate Stone from Kingsley Home Care's Weymouth branch have raised more than £700 for Macmillan Cancer Support after completing the charity's gruelling 26-mile Mighty Hike along Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

Weymouth home care team raises more than £700 after 26-mile Jurassic Coast trek

While a standard managed hive holds around 40,000–50,000 bees, the experts estimated this wild colony harboured between 60,000 and 90,000 workers—an absolute fortress of biodiversity thriving right under the family’s feet.

While a standard managed hive holds around 40,000–50,000 bees, the experts estimated this wild colony harboured between 60,000 and 90,000 workers—an absolute fortress of biodiversity thriving right under the family’s feet.

Un-bee-lievable! Dorset family's decking becomes home to nearly 90,000 bees

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

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

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

What's on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham and Weymouth this weekend

Person hit by car - roads closed as emergency services at scene

A fire fighter and two off duty coastguard officers lept into action after finding a young boy in need of urgent help on a riverbank in Wareham

A fire fighter and two off duty coastguard officers lept into action after finding a young boy in need of urgent help on a riverbank in Wareham

Mum praises ‘calm and reassuring’ responders after 'frightening' riverbank drama

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

The Plaza cinema, Dorchester

What's on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham and Weymouth this weekend

Toy Story 5 is releasing next month in the UK - will you be watching?

Toy Story 5 is releasing next month in the UK - will you be watching?

What's on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester and Wareham this upcoming weekend

The property has a view of Corfe Castle

The property has a view of Corfe Castle

Luxury Dorset retreat could be yours....for £2.25m

Wareham’s Shedders with a children’s climbing wall made for Stoborough Primary School

Wareham’s Shedders with a children’s climbing wall made for Stoborough Primary School

Planning and development

Fundraising campaign launched to help build a new community workshop in Dorset

The estate includes, among others, a seven-bedroom residence and three separate cottages

The estate includes, among others, a seven-bedroom residence and three separate cottages

Dorset country estate on market with guide price of £4m