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Friday, January 17, 2025
The third named storm of the season, Storm Conall, is set to arrive in the UK tonight, bringing heavy rainfall and potential disruption to southern England. This follows just days after Storm Bert wreaked havoc over the weekend with torrential rain and severe winds. Named by the Dutch weather...
Storm Bert to Bring Snow, Rain, and Strong Winds to the UK This Weekend The second named storm of the season, Storm Bert, is set to batter the UK with snow, rain, and strong winds this weekend, the Met Office has warned. Hundreds of schools have already been closed as freezing...
The South of England is preparing for a significant cold snap, with temperatures forecast to plummet and "disruptive snow" predicted to impact many areas. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice from Monday, marking the UK’s first severe cold spell of the winter season....
This magnificent stately home and Himalayan garden will come alive with stunning woodland creatures, fairies, sprites and dragons alongside stunning light displays to excite and delight all the family. The event is the work of Fairy Trails, part of AJP Creative, a small family-run company from Devon that designs, manufactures...

Guidance For A Safe Halloween

Dorset Police is asking members of the community to respect each other this Halloween.If you are going trick-or-treating this Halloween, we want you to have fun and be safe, but remember, not everyone wants you to call at their home. We are urging trick-or-treaters to avoid houses where it...
An exciting chapter launches today to encourage people to visit to Dorset’s fascinating museums this October. This autumn we’re celebrating artists who have been ‘Inspired by Dorset’ and 12 museums across the county are hosting special creative hands-on activities or celebrating artworks and local artists. Whether you want to discover more...
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...
Dorset, UK – Early to mid-September will see Dorset beset by persistent heavy rain, causing widespread concern about potential flooding and driving hazards across the county. The Met Office is urging residents and motorists to be vigilant. Weather Impact on Dorset The rainfall, starting on 5th September, will continue intermittently with...
The free event is being hosted in honour of Blandford Leisure Centre’s 30th anniversary and will welcome the community to join in the celebrations with a fun-filled day of activities. A range of free sports and fitness taster sessions will be available throughout the day, from family swimming and adult...
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for much of the UK. The Met Office alert covers most of southern and northern England and the Midlands. It comes into force at 12am on Thursday and ends at 11.59pm. "Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop on Thursday...