Weymouth YouTubers to tackle gruelling Three Peaks challenge in just 24 hours
Weymouth YouTubers are undertaking a feat of endurance billed as Great Britain’s toughest outdoor challenge. Ashley Wild runs The Big Adventure Show with
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Europe’s largest monster truck joins Dorset County Show 2026
Europe’s largest monster truck is crushing its way into the Dorset County Show 2026, returning to Dorchester on September 5 and 6. The
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Deadline looms for objections to North Dorchester Garden Community plans for first 500 homes
Residents have been warned time is running out for comments and objections to the controversial ‘Norchester’ development. The North Dorchester Consortium, a partnership
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Women of Dorset took centre stage in fierce new play
Three sold-out performances of Unearthed, Women of Dorset’s powerful new community theatre production, culminated with a lantern parade through Dorchester celebrating the county’s
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France Quarry joy as islanders raise £55,000 to save Portland’s hidden woodland
By Kim Berlin We did it! Some time ago I wrote about a proposal for the community to buy two acres of France
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Countdown to Melplash Show as huge event set to dazzle with over 400 stands
The countdown is underway for the 2026 Melplash Agricultural Show, taking place on Thursday, August 27 at the West Bay Showground near Bridport.
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Wessex Morris Men invite new dancers to bring-a-friend night ahead of 70th anniversary
Wessex Morris Men are holding a ‘Bring-a-friend’ night in the hopes of attracting new members of all ages. The side are resuming their
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Sherborne House £15m restoration wins prestigious award
One of Dorset’s most iconic buildings has landed a prestigious architectural award. Sherborne House is a Grade I listed Georgian mansion that has
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Bridport Vintage Market hands over £1,000 boost to grow community garden
Bridport Vintage Market has donated £1,000 to help the community grow fresh food. Edible Bridport, a Bridport Food Matters project, works with volunteers,
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Dorset art: Mum-of-2 turns stroke recovery into radiant paintings
A Dorset artist who survived a stroke and life-changing surgery is hoping to inspire others through a new exhibition of her artwork launching