1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (358+ words) A Dorset beach that's good for fossils and has "dramatic" cliffs has been named as one of Britain's best remote beaches. Ringstead Bay featured on a list from The Telegraph alongside 19 others. The publication was looking for the best spots…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (639+ words) Tourism businesses across Dorset are in the running for top honours. The latest finalists have been announced in the Dorset Tourism Awards, which celebrate excellence across the county’s visitor economy. After three months of judging by an independent panel, the…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (446+ words) A £2m conservation project has been completed at Corfe Castle, securing the future of the iconic Dorset ruin. The three-year scheme, led by the National Trust, focused on stabilising the structure and protecting it against the effects of climate change, with…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (295+ words) A Dorset writer will explore the hidden stories behind Britain’s chalk figures at a special event taking place next week. Jon Woolcott will appear at The King’s Arms Hotel in Dorchester on Tuesday, September 15, for an evening talk about the…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (350+ words) An award-winning venue has unveiled a new Japanese-themed garden designed for events. The venue was recently named one of the top five "Remarkable Stays" in the UK by Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud. Kitty Ebdon, owner of Karmacations, said: "We…...

1+ week, 46+ min ago   (400+ words) The world’s last seagoing paddle steamer has stunned residents as it arrived in Weymouth. Many were eagerly awaiting the Waverley to arrive in Dorset last week, as it embarked on journeys along the Jurassic Coast, taking passengers on a journey…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (120+ words) Drivers are being warned of delays in Dorchester as the county’s biggest agricultural show gets underway. Extra traffic is to be expected throughout the weekend on the A35, A37 and the B3143 while Dorset County Show takes place at Dorchester Showground, according to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (435+ words) A new collection of Arts and Crafts-inspired homes is taking shape in Poundbury’s North West Quadrant. The development is part of the Duchy of Cornwall’s urban extension to Dorchester and is being delivered by long-term partner CG Fry & Son. These…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (365+ words) Swordplay, storytelling, and sizzling medieval feasts are all on the agenda this September as Corfe Castle transforms into a medieval playground for a month-long programme of themed weekends. The National Trust site will host four consecutive weekends of family-friendly events,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (386+ words) History lovers are being invited to discover more about Weymouth's past while helping support the museum's ambitious return to Brewer's Quay. Weymouth Museum has unveiled its latest Teas and Talks programme. The programme features a packed autumn schedule of presentations…...