October 19, 2025
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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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Milkshakes and Astroturf: Eweleaze Farm in Martinstown has a unique approach to milk

A family farm is making all the difference to their cows – and the proof is in the taste of the milk. The

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A career turnover for pâtissier Lynette Fisher

After hanging up her rolling pin for the final time, former pâtissier and novelist Lynette Fisher has now penned and illustrated her first

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West Bay Discovery Centre, Evershot’s Acorn Inn and Nothe Fort are the nations favourites

A brace of West Dorset attractions have been named national award winners in Visit England’s annual ceremony. Evershot’s The Acorn Inn scooped silver

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Wool I never! Knitters honour royal occasion

Royal Voluntary Service members have been hard at work creating a fabulous display of ‘Royal Knitting’ for Dorset Libraries. Earlier this year the

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