Dorset

Weather trends could be the reason Dorset is enjoying a heatwave – as the county suffers an amber weather warning for ‘extreme heat’. Dorset and parts of the country have seen temperatures reaching as high as 20 degrees Celsius in recent days, with warm weather continuing throughout this week. As …

SATURDAY was the second busiest day in the history of the South West Ambulance Service (SWASFT) as crews saw unprecedented levels of demand. Deputy Director of Operations William Lee urged people to only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency. He said, “Our people are working incredibly hard to meet the …

National motorways experts need to consider the best route for a faster road connection to the south coast – Dorset being a potential candidate for this major improvement in infrastructure. As part of the government’s Road Investment Strategy (RIS2), Highways England will assess the current north-south connectivity between the M4 …

Thai police on Sunday used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons to disperse hundreds of anti-government protesters who staged a rally in Bangkok, despite coronavirus restrictions banning gatherings of more than five people. Protesters demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s government, insisting the monarchy and military budget …

CHURCH-CHRIST 0 DORCHESTER Town claimed their first pre-season victory with a complete 5-0 victory over Christchurch at Avenue Stadium. Sam Bayston’s brace gave the Magpies control at the break before a magnificent move was finished with aplomb by Dylan Walker for 3-0. Sam Davidson added a fourth goal with his …

JUDGES were welcomed to Weymouth to see colorful hanging baskets and flower arrangements as part of the city’s entry into the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition – and said it looked ‘beautiful’. Yesterday two judges were invited to walk around the town to judge the work of Weymouth BID, Weymouth …

A LUXURY townhouse hotel in Dorset has won a nationally coveted award for going above and beyond. The Eastbury Hotel in Sherborne, with its original Georgian design, won the Gold Award from Visit England. READ MORE: The Portesham school is deemed “inadequate” by Ofsted This distinction rewards accommodation establishments which …

The Zoning Appeal Board on Tuesday approved the construction of a modern three-story building in 34 Dorset Street, but on the condition that the BPDA designers work with the developer to add a sloping roof and maybe some dormers to make it look more like most of the other houses …

A Dorset-based care home has been acquired by operator Southey Care Dorset under a deal backed by corporate property advisor Christie & Co. Clarence House Nursing Home in Ferndown, Dorset is registered for 29 service users in the old age and dementia categories. The house has 27 bedrooms, the majority …

ALL LOUNGES and Cozy Club across the country will close early tomorrow to allow their staff to watch the Euro 2020 final. The two Loungers restaurant chains will close their restaurants in England at 7 p.m. on Sunday 11 July so staff don’t miss the historic game. After beating Denmark …