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Norchester: developers reveal community plans as Thomas Hardy Society urges residents to object

‘Norchester’ developers have shed more light on how their plans will enhance community and protect nature. The North Dorchester Consortium, a partnership between

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Metal detectors: the remarkable 4,000-year-old gold treasure uncovered in Tarrant Valley

Every year, ancient objects turn up in Dorset’s fields, gardens and riverbanks, brought to light by metal detectors, dog walkers and gardeners. It

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Weldmar Hospicecare launches 4 exhilarating new fundraising challenges

Weldmar Hospicecare has launched four spectacular new fundraising challenges for 2027. Supporters can climb Mount Snowdon under the stars, hike through Cambodian villages

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Where to buy solar eclipse glasses in Dorset and 18 places to watch

With the partial solar eclipse due on Wednesday August 12, there is a last-minute scramble for safety glasses, with big customer demand to

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Culture

Prehistoric fun roars back to Portland Museum on August 19 with Dino Day

Get ready to stomp and explore – Dino Day is roaring back to Portland Museum on Wednesday, August 19. Little ones can get

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Culture

Photojournalism at its finest: the legendary Carlos Guarita, 80, shares his archives

For documentary photographer Carlos Guarita, photojournalism is capturing that moment which will matter. The exact split-second when visual and psychological elements align, in

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Weymouth man’s 35-year Loch Ness Monster hunt hits world record

A Weymouth-born man will be included in the 2027 Guinness Book of World Records – after spending the last 35 years searching for

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Dorset Council apologises after ‘Norchester’ comments deadline mix-up confuses residents

Dorset Council has apologised after chopping and changing the deadlines for residents to have their say on the ‘Norchester’ development. The North Dorchester

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Culture

PJ Harvey’s generous donation helps save Bridport’s 250-year-old Lyric Theatre

Locally grown star PJ Harvey backed the final push to save Bridport’s historic Lyric Theatre, with a personal donation to its crowdfunder campaign

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Sherborne crowned Dorset Town of Culture 2027 in exciting win

Sherborne has been named Dorset Town of Culture 2027, beating other towns across the county to secure the title for next year. The

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