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A guide to five pretty and quiet seaside spots in Dorset
From staggering views to natural rock pools perfect for exploring, here are five of the prettiest seaside spots in Dorset. Claire Wilkinson (Image: Claire Wilkinson) There's a real air of ...
Influence King George III had on making Weymouth a resort
King George III had a huge influence on making Weymouth a resort - and with his 287th birthday this past week, we take a look at his legacy ...
Then and now pictures of Charmouth, Dorset, from above
Here are some stunning aerial photos of the west Dorset seaside village of Charmouth then and now. Most of the black and white photos were taken in the 1980s while a further photo shows the newly ...
Memories of last journey on the Weymouth to Portland train
We're remembering the last journey of a train on the Weymouth to Portland railway 60 years after the closure of the much loved line ...
Yalbury Cottage is Dorchester's highest-rated restaurant
Have you visited TripAdvisor's highest-rated restaurant in the Dorchester area beloved for its 'delicious flavours' and 'imaginative dishes' ...
Old VG grocery shop in Wyke Regis Dorset in the 1960s
The VG Shop was in Portland Road, Wyke Regis, and was the go-to destination for food shopping in the area. These images - which were taken in the 1960s - were shared with the Dorset Echo archive by ...
Long queue at Bridport car park 10 years ago in 2015
In June 2015, motorists hit out at new parking machines in Bridport after people were forced to join long queues to buy a ticket. The News reported on the story with the headline 'Ticket Queue Chaos'.
Andrew Malkinson ‘not finished’ fighting for reform after wrongful conviction
Andrew Malkinson, who spent 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, says his fight to reform the legal system’s handling of miscarriages of justice is far from over. The 59-year-old had his ...
Woman swims 10k dressed as mermaid for Cancer Research UK
A woman who has been battling cancer is taking to the sea dressed as a mermaid to raise money for the awful disease ...
Weymouth Town Council support Ironman for next three years
The Ironman 70.3 Weymouth event held in September has been successfully taking place in the town since 2016 - and a town council committee has ...
Gary Player's Open Championship gift to Sherborne Golf Club
The gift, a mounted presentation pin flag from the 2024 Open Championship, was delivered to Sherborne Golf Club via Player’s long-time manager, Marc Tudhope, who is also a member at the club. The flag ...
Japanese Knotweed cases in Dorset escalate with wet weather
Homeowners in Dorset are being warned to be on the lookout for an invasive species in their gardens as weather has created ideal conditions for ...