The seaside town of Bournemouth was struck by tragedy on 31 May last year, when two children, Sunnah Khan, aged 12, and Joe Abbess, aged 17, tragically lost their lives after being caught in what is believed to have been a riptide near the pier. The incident has left...
The Met Office has issued thunderstorm warnings for large parts of England and Wales over the next two days, with the threat of frequent lightning and large hail.
The initial warning, in effect from 12pm to 8pm on Friday, covers an area stretching from the West Midlands to the South...
Protect the Wild has released a damning new report detailing the high levels of wildlife persecution that took place during the 2023/24 hunting season. A Case for a Proper Ban on Hunting shows that nearly 600 wild animals were chased or killed over the course of season, some two decades...
At least 59 people have died in Vietnam following the landfall of Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful storm to strike the Southeast Asian country in decades. In addition to the tragic loss of life, dozens remain missing, primarily due to landslides and floods triggered by the typhoon, according to...
Last year, the RSPCA received 560 reports about cruelty to dogs in the county, compared to 475 in 2022.
Nationally, in 2023, the RSPCA received 52,662 reports about cruelty to dogs - around 144 a day - compared to 48,567 in 2022 - an increase of 8% in just one year.
The charity...
Dorset, with its serene countryside and charming coastal towns, seems like a place where life's troubles would melt away. However, the locals have a fine array of grievances that fuel their conversations and keep the tea flowing. Here’s a detailed look at what really gets under their skin:
1. Car...
The county of Dorset, with its picturesque landscapes and rich historical heritage, has a fascinating history with steam trains. This history is deeply intertwined with the broader development of the railway network in the United Kingdom during the 19th and 20th centuries. From the arrival of the first steam...
Next week is International Refugee Week, (17 to 23 June), a worldwide celebration of the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
This year marks the event’s 26th anniversary with the theme of ‘Our Home’.
Through art, sport and cultural activities, Refugee Week 2024 hopes to promote a shared...
Profits from the event will be donated to The Huntington’s Disease Association
Independent family brewer, Hall & Woodhouse (H&W), is set to welcome guests to the Dorset Beer Festival on June 21 and 22. The annual event is a celebration of its heritage and history in the beer industry and...
Maritime archaeologists have recovered two medieval grave slabs which have been lying at the bottom of Studland Bay for nearly 800 years.
The slabs were cargo on the Mortar Wreck, which sank in the thirteenth century.The slabs, carved from Purbeck marble, were amongst the cargo of England’s oldest historic shipwreck,...
