Fire service issue amber wildfire alert across Dorset
An amber wildfire alert has been issued across Dorset this week. An Amber alert means that, should a wildfire be experienced, it could spread quickly and easily due to the dry conditions. The risk is ...
Purbeck Film Festival returns with summer screenings
The Purbeck Film Festival is set to return with its popular summer screenings. This year, the festival will showcase a range of films in outdoor locations across Purbeck. The line-up includes movies ...
Dorset Police respond to B&B owners thoughts on asb
Police have hit back in response to guest house and business owners saying that more should be done to crackdown on anti-social behaviour ...
Weymouth Relief Road speed limit to reduce to 30mph
The Weymouth Relief Road will have its speed limit reduced to 30mph for two days. The change on the main route between Weymouth and Dorchester will come into effect on Monday, April 7, and Tuesday, ...
MPs debate impact of Labour's proposed welfare cut
An MP has criticised the welfare cuts proposed in the Labour government's Spring Statement, arguing that the changes will hit the most ...
Explorer becomes first woman to solo traverse Baffin Island
A British explorer has become the first woman to solo traverse across Canada’s freezing Baffin Island a day earlier than expected. Camilla Hempleman-Adams battled temperatures as low as minus 40C and ...
Major scheme for 145 homes in Dorset revealed
AN ‘in principle’ application has been submitted for a 145-home development at Crossways. The site, off the West Link Road, includes proposals for access, open spaces, landscaping and a green space.
RHS delays promise to make shows peat-free in face of ‘legislative black hole’
Chelsea Flower Show organisers have rowed back on a pledge to make the event peat-free by next year, blaming a “legislative black hole” on the issue. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) committed in ...
Coastguard called to injured person in marina
THE COASTGUARD was called to help an individual with suspected spinal injuries from a marina in Dorset. At around 5:11am on March 29, Poole Coastguard Rescue Team were called to an incident at ...
How is car tax changing?
VED, often referred to as car tax, is a tax on the ownership of a vehicle. – How much is it? Rates vary depending on the age of a vehicle and its CO2 emissions.
More than 1,000 flood schemes to be built or repaired across England
The projects comes as part of the Government’s £2.65 billion investment to protect homes and businesses from flooding.
Putton Lane, Chickerell to close next week as works progress
A busy road is set to close as works to install a puffin crossing move to the next stage. Putton Lane will close from Monday, April 7 – Friday, April 11between 9.30am and 3.30pm from Fairfield House, ...