Dorset has an extensive and rich history, but do you know how its towns and villages got their place names? Here are five Dorset places and the story of how they got their names. The Romans ...

There were a whopping 9,148 records of theft, burglary, criminal damage, vandalism and assault in churches and other ...

A new support centre has opened in Swanage for residents. The Welcome Lounge, based at the Focus Centre, is run by the community and aims to help people find the support they need. The centre offers a ...

The Saxons named the town Dornwaraceaster (the suffix - ceaster being the Old English name for a "Roman town"; cf. Exeter and Gloucester and Dornsæte came into use as the name for the inhabitants of ...

This is the moment greedy seagulls terrorise young families during the Easter holidays by laying in wait above a fish bar, ...

An Oxfordshire biker was hospitalised after a crash at a car meet up in Bournemouth, Dorset, saw him "somersault into the air ...

A temporary speed restriction is to be placed on a Dorset village road. The 10mph speed restriction for Coombe Road, ...

Meadfoot Beach is situated at the foot of cliffs, with beach huts and a car park nearby. The beach itself is mostly sandy and ...

This Blue Flag beach in Torquay offers a peaceful spot to relax and take in the stunning views of the English Riviera ...

The museum's extensive collection of military vehicles will be accessible to attendees, with interactive exhibitions open for exploration.

A FREE community picnic event will be taking place in Swanage this May. Taking place at Herston Community Fields and Village Hall in Jubilee Road, the event will see a variety of activities on offer.