9+ hour, 3+ min ago  (320+ words) A huge floral display has been unveiled in tribute to a beloved Weymouth charity. The Lexi May Trust provides memorable days out for children who have a terminal or life limiting condition living in Dorset, with the logo of the…...

9+ hour, 14+ min ago  (474+ words) Local groups and councillors have shared their thoughts after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation. The Labour leader said on Monday he was not best placed to lead the party into the next general election. Andy Burnham, who…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (84+ words) A garden in Dorset will soon be teeming with jazz music, classic cars, and stalls in a charity celebration event next month. On Sunday, July 5, the Borough Gardens in Dorchester will host the Swingtime event from 12pm. The Bridport Big Band,…...

9+ hour, 48+ min ago  (200+ words) ADOPTIONS in Dorset are taking an average of 315 days " said to be much better than other councils. Education and children's services portfolio holder Cllr Clare Sutton, says while she wished the process could be quicker, Dorset was doing relatively well…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (358+ words) HERE are some memories of Weymouth's well known harbour tramway, including when a Porsche blocked the line. Removal of the railway tracks began in 2020 amid health and safety concerns following a series of accidents. But many people miss these heritage…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (439+ words) Six local campsites in Dorset have been named among the best in the UK in a new industry list. The sites made this year's Campsites. co. uk Outstanding Sites list, which highlights the top 150 destinations for camping, glamping, and touring…...

10+ hour, 14+ min ago  (172+ words) Dorset Echo Building waste fly-tipped on Dorchester town centre path Alexandra Terrace fly tipping (Image: Trevor Bevins) RESIDENTS have been surprised by a pile of building rubble fly-tipped on a path in Dorchester town centre. The path runs between Trinity…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (253+ words) With Dorset under a red heat alert, memories of a town's long-lost paddling pool have resurfaced - a reminder of how families once beat the heat in Dorchester. This much-loved paddling pool used to be in the Borough Gardens. With soaring…...

5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (370+ words) A reading challenge is returning to libraries this summer to inspire children through books and music. The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, titled Read to the Beat, launches on July 4 and will run until September 12, inviting children to join a musical journey…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (228+ words) It means the proposal, for around 500 homes, at Stinsford Hill is now open for public comment. A larger application for the rest of the Dorchester North site will follow later in the year. Widespread opposition is expected to the development…...