Bridport and Lyme Regis News • 24th November 2024 Creative couple share love of Dorset on hit TV property show Married couple Peter Dixon and Joey Clarkson, who live in Waytown, were approached by a production team from BBC One's popular rural property show Escape to the Country.
Dorset Echo • 2nd November 2024 Historic pub full of rich seafaring heritage and old-world charm Chapelhay Tavern, at 36 Franchise Street, is a pub that's been at the heart of the Weymouth community since 1843.
Dorset Echo • 30th October 2024 Incredible Spitfire display made of more than a thousand poppies As you walk along Monmouth Road in Dorchester, just down from the Bakers Arms pub, you'll come across the incredible instillation - a Spitfire made entirely out of poppies.
Bridport and Lyme Regis News • 27th October 2024 Delight after Dorset named greenest region in England Green energy providers 100Green created a study to determine which areas in England have residents leading the greenest lifestyles.
Dorset Echo • 7th October 2024 Pictures: Pirates drop anchor in Weymouth for huge parade Hundreds of people donned their best garb for the highlight of the Weymouth Pirate Festival on the town centre.
Bridport and Lyme Regis News • 4th October 2024 Tributes paid to 100-year-old woman "proud of her Dorset roots" Joyce Shepherd has been described as a "selfless, kind and gentle lady" who eventually made her home in Merseyside but was always "proud of her Dorset roots."
Dorset Echo • 28th September 2024 Lights and drums fill the streets as popular festival returns The annual performing arts festival returned for its fourth year on Friday, with performers bringing pulsating beats, and glowing performances to the town.
Bridport and Lyme Regis News • 27th September 2024 Family traders bid farewell to seaside kiosk after 13 years A well known family of traders in West Bay has announced they will be hanging up their aprons after more than 13 years.
Bridport and Lyme Regis News • 21st September 2024 Bridport local The Ropemakers chosen for Pub of the Week Located on West Street, Bridport, The Ropemakers is at the heart of the local community, offering a warm welcome, regular live music and above all great company.
Dorset Echo • 15th September 2024 Sculptor turns rock into art with strong environmental message A French sculptor has transformed the rocks on our local shores into intricate artwork to highlight the damaging effects of coastal erosion.
Dorset Echo • 1st September 2024 Woman who survived town bombings shares incredible life story A woman who lived through the bombing of Weymouth in the Second World War has turned 100.
Dorset Echo • 27th August 2024 PICTURES: Thousands flock to Dog, Sausage and Cider Festival The event kickstarted at 11am on Sunday at the Springhead pub in Sutton Poyntz with thousands of people turning up to enjoy the diverse stalls, music acts, and activities.
Dorset Echo • 26th August 2024 Son completes gruelling challenge to honour inspirational father Rhys Gunter, set himself a challenge of completing the City2Surf run in Sydney, to raise money for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.
Dorset Echo • 19th August 2024 Dorset seaside town among best in the UK for food and drink Lyme Regis has been named among the best seaside towns in the UK for its food and drink offerings, according to a new survey.
Dorset Echo • 10th August 2024 Inside the thriving pub without alcohol Dry Dock is Weymouth’s first non-alcoholic pub which aims to provide a "warm and inclusive" space which brings the community together.
Dorset Echo • 1st August 2024 The dangers of social media - and how to protect yourself Mum-of-two Geo hopes to use her experience in the industry to shed a new informative light on how social media has affected people's relationships with themselves and other people.
Dorset Echo • 15th July 2024 PICTURES: Hundreds enjoy the big Picnic in the Park Willowbed Field was awash with blankets and camping chairs as the Picnic in the Park event returned.
Bridport and Lyme Regis News • 30th June 2024 Bridport author publishes second book inspired by Dorset coastal walks Sarah Scally published her debut novel The Postcard in the Window last year, which centred around a hiking group called The Happy Wanderers.
Bridport and Lyme Regis News • 29th June 2024 Community project to boost wildlife hailed a success Environmental education company Little Green Change, and Dorset Climate Action Network (Dorset CAN), announced the launch of the project in April as part of Dorset CAN’s Great Big Dorset Hedge campaign to facilitate the restoration and extension of hedgerows across Dorset.
Dorset Echo • 21st June 2024 "It's a proud moment": Young dancers to represent Dorchester at national finals The Studio Dorset, based on The Grove Trading Estate in Dorchester, will be joining over 200 dance schools across the nation to compete at the All England Dance National Finals which will be held at The Halls in Wolverhampton.
