West Dorset

These beaches in Dorset are likely to have fewer crowds but are still great for a day out.

The best secret beaches in Dorset with little chance of crowds
WITH a boom in staycations expected this Summer, many tourists are expected to flock to Dorset’s biggest and most popular beaches.

The most famous people from Dorset

Famous people went to school in Dorset

Boscombe beach in Bournemouth - Dorset has made it into the top 10 most searched for Rightmove buyer locations in 2021. Picture: PA Wire

Dorset in top 10 most searched for Rightmove buyer locations in 2021

Keith Floyd

Looking Back: The celebrity chef who ate his last meal in west Dorset before dying of a heart attack

Healthiest and unhealthiest places to live in Dorset revealed

Healthiest and unhealthiest places to live in Dorset revealed

Weymouth (top left), Dorchester (top right), Bridport (bottom left) and Swanage (bottom right) all have varying levels of deprived areas according to Government research

Dorset's most and least deprived neighbourhoods revealed

Map reveals varying levels of radioactive gas radon around Dorset. Image: Public Health England.

Map reveals hotspots of radioactive radon gas around Dorset

Aldi wants to open new stores in Dorset

The areas where Aldi wants to open new stores in Dorset

Areas of Dorset could be underwater by 2050, according to a study. Picture: Climate Central

The areas of Dorset that could be underwater by 2050

Where Premier Inn wants to open new hotels in Dorset

How you can find out if live near a sex offender under Sarah's Law

Find out if you live near a sex offender under Sarah's Law

Ambulance outside Weymouth Magistrates' Court after a defendant fainted in the dock. Picture: Dorset Echo

Ambulance called after drink driver collapses in court

Emergency services called to A35 crash

Emergency services called to A35 crash

Sunset at Eype Beach, taken by Stephen Barrett

Air ambulance lands as woman suffers medical emergency on beach

Stormy Swanage bay.
Picture: PAUL DIMARCO

50mph wind gusts and heavy rain to hit Dorset

A man was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car in Broad Street, Lyme Regis. Picture: Google

Seriously injured man airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

Lyme Regis is among the 13 Dorset areas with no Covid-19 cases as cases soar in county

The 13 Dorset areas with no Covid-19 cases as cases soar in county

These beaches in Dorset are likely to have fewer crowds but are still great for a day out.

The best secret beaches in Dorset with little chance of crowds

A mid-terraced property in North Allington, Bridport, will go under the hammer in July. Picture: Savills

Narrow three-bedroom house could be yours for £115,000

The Rose and Crown pub in Longburton, near Sherborne, has won pub of the year. Picture: CAMRA

Village pub dubbed 'hub of the community' wins pub of the year

Outside the Coach and Horses Inn, South Perrott, Dorset. Picture: Channel 5/Twofour

Struggling Dorset hotel and pub transformed on Hotel Inspector

Inside Poundbury near Dorchester, Dorset. Picture: Finnbarr Webster

The 48 areas of Dorset with more than three coronavirus cases

A coronavirus test

More than 100 new Covid-19 cases in Dorset as Delta variant spreads

South West R Rate grows as Delta Covid-19 variant spreads

South West R Rate grows as Delta Covid-19 variant spreads

Patient swabs being prepared to be tested for coronavirus. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Delta variant Covid-19 cases in Dorset nearly QUADRUPLE in a week

Lightning over Weymouth seafront. Picture: Justin Glynn

Town-by-town forecast amid 'intense thunderstorms' and ‘torrential rain' alert

Rachel Miranda, a medical laboratory assistant (MLA), prepares Covid-19 tests for analysis in the laboratory at Whiston Hospital in Merseyside. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday October 20, 2020. The team of scientists are working round the clock at the

More than 100 new Covid-19 cases in Dorset as total tally reaches 38,000

Why coronavirus cases may be rising again in Dorset

Why coronavirus cases may be rising again in Dorset

Lightning over Weymouth seafront. Picture: Justin Glynn

Town-by-town forecast amid 'intense thunderstorms' and ‘torrential rain' alert

Why coronavirus cases may be rising again in Dorset

Why coronavirus cases may be rising again in Dorset

Dorset could be struck by thunderstorms this week after the Met Office issued a weather warning. Picture: Mark Pellymounter

'Intense thunderstorms’ and ‘torrential rain’ could hit Dorset amid thunder weather warning

Dorset could be struck by thunderstorms this week after the Met Office issued a weather warning. Picture: Mark Pellymounter

'Intense thunderstorms’ and ‘torrential rain’ could hit Dorset amid thunder weather warning

Dorset could be struck by thunderstorms this week after the Met Office issued a weather warning. Picture: Mark Pellymounter

'Intense thunderstorms’ and ‘torrential rain’ could hit Dorset amid thunder weather warning

Swanage is among the areas in Dorset to have recently reported new coronavirus cases.

19 areas of Dorset with active Covid-19 cases as infections rise again

Swanage is among the areas in Dorset to have recently reported new coronavirus cases.

19 areas of Dorset with active Covid-19 cases as infections rise again

What you need to know as Weymouth Half Marathon returns

What you need to know as Weymouth Half Marathon returns

Site for 100 homes at Beaminster and inset, part of street scene design from Cavanna Homes

Plans for major 100 home development revealed

Adrian Sweet was arrested by police on South Street, Bridport after being caught with a hammer and knife. Picture: Google/Dorset Echo

Drunk man armed with hammer in town centre sentenced

A campaign has been launched to protect livestock following the death of highland cow Gladis
Picture: Isobel Farquharson

Justice for Gladis: Call for new law after cow killed in horror dog attack

The aftermath of the collision in North Dorset. Picture: Sherborne Fire Station

Driver fights for life following serious crash

Emergency services were called to a crash on the Coast Road in West Dorset.

Injuries reported following crash on Coast Road

'Long delays' on A35 due to 'urgent water main repairs'

'Long delays' on A35 due to 'urgent water main repairs'

Rishi Sunak 'willing to accept' short delay to ending lockdown on June 21. (PA)

Rishi Sunak 'willing to accept' short delay to ending lockdown on June 21

A busy Weymouth beach on a warm day

Dorset set for warm weekend as country to experience mini-heatwave

Over-25s rush to book Covid-19 vaccine in ‘Glastonbury-style’ surge. (PA)

NHS sees Over-25s rush to book Covid-19 vaccine in ‘Glastonbury-style’ surge

B3157 Coast Road in West Dorset. Picture: Google

Coast Road partially blocked following crash - live updates

Weymouth and Chickerell could be affected under proposed parlimentary constituency changes

Weymouth could be divided under proposed boundary changes

The East Road roundabout in Bridport our letter writer is referring to

'Wildflowers do not belong on a roundabout'

Site of the dig

Amazing historical finds at big dig on Dorset Downs

Coastguard called to rescue person stuck in mud at Exmouth

Collapsed walker rescued from cliffs

Last train on Portland

Nostalgic archive films of Dorset to be screened at festival - here's how you can watch them

Great Western Railway has further strengthened its support for people experiencing domestic abuse by signing up to provide vital help at the touch of button. Picture: GWR

Rail provider strengthens support for domestic abuse victims

A bar worker. Picture: PA

Dorset workers on furlough reduced in recent months

'Referendum on the monarchy? What a waste of time'

'Referendum on the monarchy? What a waste of time'