May 14, 2025
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Writing’s on the wall for Colfox School students’ massive mural

Young artists from Bridport’s Colfox School have created what is believed to be the UK’s biggest mural. Evoking themes of work/life balance and

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Hooray for Henry! Born in Beaminster, the ruddy-faced machine with a massive following

I’ve never wanted a Henry. Never. I already have far too many things with a face following me round the house – two

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Celebrate rural life at these four agricultural shows in Dorset

A feast of farming is on offer over the next few weeks, with no fewer than four huge agricultural shows in Dorset. The

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DWT eager to show first beaver born in West Dorset in 400 years

A beaver has been born in West Dorset for the first time in more than 400 years. Trail cameras at a beaver enclosure

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Damning report slates two water companies for environmental performance

A damning new report by the Environment Agency has slated two water companies that serve west Dorset – and suggests some water company

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Concern for the Bottle Inn famed for ‘nettle eating competitions’ is being ‘left to rot’

A former councillor says she is ‘disgusted’ nothing is being done to save a historic pub from being ruined. But the current councillor

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Shingle-minded professor praises our Weymouth and Chesil beaches

An American professor and beach expert has praised the fine sand of Weymouth beach and the impressive geology of Chesil Beach, saying he

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Dorset’s got talons: Let us prey for new falconry park’s future success

It started as a flight of fancy in 2008. But Dorset Falconry Park near Dorchester is now a reality – and the family

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Martyrs Festival returns to show its worker solidarity

The spirit of union activism will return to Dorset this weekend as the Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival makes its triumphant comeback. Running from Friday,

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Are you eager to become a Beaminster eager Beaver leader?

First Beaminster Scout Group is crying out for a new leader to take charge of its Beaver colony. Scout leader Joy Edwards said

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