U-turns favour Future Dorset merger plan, but Christchurch says “no” to joining with Bournemouth and Poole
Dorset is a step nearer to reducing its nine councils to two in a major cost-saving reorganisation.
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Unique restoration project by Swanage Railway Trust takes a step forward thanks to generous donor
A unique Victorian steam locomotive that escaped the scrapman’s torch is to take an important step forward towards possible restoration to full working order – thanks to a generous donor.
First Admiral Nurse service launches in Dorset
Families living with dementia in Purbeck now have access to specialist dementia support – thanks to incredible local fundraising efforts.
Portuguese man o’ war wash up on Dorset beaches
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has received sightings of the Portuguese man o’ war being found washed up on Chesil, Kimmeridge and Charmouth beaches this week.
Dorset Clown Jewels as Bestival comedy line-up released
Bestival, now on the Lulworth Estate, is super-excited to announce a huge line-up of comedians and clowns who will be performing throughout the weekend.
Plumber-turned-palaeontologist awarded Honorary Doctorate
Dorset plumber Steve Etches has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Southampton to add to his accolades for fossils.
Railway volunteers win coveted civil engineering award for line restoration
Elated volunteers have won a coveted award for the restoration of a section of railway enabling a trial passenger train service to run from Swanage and Corfe Castle to Wareham for the first time in 45 years.
Whale and Dolphin Watch at Durlston will remember former dolphin watcher
A man who was a dolphin watcher for 27 years will be remembered on 3 August when a full day of dolphin watching will take place at Durlston near Swanage.
Poole lifeboat crew says farewell as Portland search and rescue helicopter stands down from operation
The Portland SAR helicopter, which will be stood down from operation around the Dorset coast today (30 June), was recently filmed on a farewell training session with Poole lifeboat volunteers in Poole Bay.
Armed Forces flag raised in Purbeck
A special flag was raised at Purbeck District Council’s offices on Monday 19 June to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.