Dorchester4 hrs agoArson arrest after vehicle fire on major bypassThe car was "well alight and in the bushes" beside the Puddletown bypass, says fire service.4 hrs ago3 days agoKite festival postponed due to high windsThe festival team says the weather forecast makes it unsafe for gazebos and flying bigger kites.3 days ago4 days agoBlanket 20mph limit considered across county townCouncillors discuss proposals for a 20mph limit across Dorchester's roads, with one exception.4 days ago6 days agoNature reserve walkway fire believed to be accidentThe fire at Riverside Nature Reserve is believed to have been started by a campfire or a barbeque.6 days ago7 days agoPlaces you could visit to celebrate Dorset DayOn Dorset Day, BBC reporter Sophie Cridland suggests four places to celebrate the county.7 days ago7 days agoNature reserve walkway 'severely damaged' in blazeVisitors are urged to stay away from Dorchester Riverside Nature Reserve following a fire.7 days ago28 May 2026Towns could get e-scooter rental trial under new plansProposed areas include Weymouth, Dorchester, Portland, Chickerell, Corfe Mullen and Upton.28 May 202626 May 2026River patrols to protect ducks after fatal attackResidents are to patrol a section of river in Dorchester after ducks were attacked and eggs smashed.26 May 202619 May 2026Photographer aims for 100 portraits of centenariansPhotographer Kevin Wilson aims to capture the portraits of 100 centenarians by the end of 2026.19 May 2026...
