Army cadet, 14, reveals he’s sleeping in a bomb shelter for FOUR MONTHS to raise money for the Air Ambulance – after being inspired to build it himself by VE Day celebrations Ben Hall, 14, from Dorset, raising money for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance At the start of lockdown Ben and family built an Anderson … Read more
A major search is under way on the Poole coast in Dorset after a young man disappeared while kayaking in the late afternoon of bank holiday Monday. Jordan Lane, 25, was last heard from around 6pm while kayaking, before setting off home to Barton-on-Sea from Canford Cliffs. Dorset Police helicopter unit and the coastguard are … Read more
Photographer from Dorset shares stunning pictures of his home county to encourage visitors to holiday there once the coronavirus crisis has passed (and that’s probably job done!) James Loveridge, 29, from Bridport, has snapped incredible images of Dorset, which relies heavily on tourism Incredible scenes include a waterfall of fog over the Jurassic Coast and … Read more
At least HE’S got PPE! Ancient Cerne Abbas chalk giant is given face mask by lockdown vandals Kevin Knight, 43, spotted the unauthorised alteration on Saturday morning The Dorset hillside carving was defaced on Friday night during the lockdown ‘We don’t encourage the defacing of the Giant’ says the National Trust Here’s how to help … Read more
The biggest ever development of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty anywhere in England is to go ahead after a high court judge threw out a legal challenge against its approval. Almost 1,000 new homes will now be built at Vearse Farm, near Bridport, West Dorset, on an area of green countryside equivalent in size … Read more
Lockdown in luxury: Billionaire Russian oil baron’s £140m superyacht moors up in Poole Harbour – with those on board ‘self-isolating’ It is not known whether the owner, Alexander Dzhaparidze, is on board the yacht in Poole Quay, Dorset The 272ft vessel does have people on board and they are said to be self-isolating amid the … Read more
A Giant conundrum: Scientists try for the first time to work out the age of naked Cerne Abbas chalk man carved into the side of Dorset hill The carving has never been dated and its origins remain a mystery to historians The giant was restored for the first time last year, but scientists now want to … Read more
Great British Boltholes: The Castle Inn is ideal for dog-walkers, seaside strollers and lovers of gin, who might want to visit in the warmer months when the garden bar serves 50 types The Castle Inn is located in the peaceful Dorset village of West Lulworth There are a dozen recently revamped rooms with little ultra-modern … Read more