Dorset

World War 2 bunker and staple of Winston Churchill’s ‘chain home’ radar given stunning holiday-home makeover

World War II bunker transformed into coastal holiday home

A child has died after attending Camp Bestival

Child dies after falling ill at ‘UK’s favourite family festival’

Car crashes through barrier. Pic HIWFRS

Image of car precariously placed after smashing through barrier on motorway

Nevaeh Dunmore, 14, from Horndean, performed a "six cities in six days" tour to raise money for the autistic school she is ambassador for

Teen singer goes on "six cities in six days" tour to fundraise for autism school

Ruairi Kelly previously lived on the Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

‘I lived on Bibby Stockholm - it’s no place for asylum seekers’

Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

Pictured: 9 images inside Bibby Stockholm migrant barge

Wetherspoons will introduce a much welcomed price slash on several items for a limited time in January.

15 Wetherspoons sites ‘under offer’ - is your area on the list?

Cherie Lunghi. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)

Going Green : Make your barbecue environment friendly

Michael Eavis greeted Glastonbury guests from his Land Rover weeks after founder spotted in wheelchair

Michael Eavis spotted greeting Glastonbury guests at gate

UK’s best dog-friendly beaches - full list of locations

‘Massive gas blast’ sees woman rushed to hospital

S Club 7 singer Paul Cattermole pictured in 2014. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Paul Cattermole’s death certificate reveals what star died of

Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Farrell (centre) during a press conference at Bournemouth International Centre after a 17-year-old-boy and a girl aged 12 sustained "critical injuries" on Wednesday, and later died in hospital following the incident off Bournemouth beach in Dorset.
Picture date: Thursday June 1, 2023. PA Photo.
Photo credit: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in Bournemouth beach deaths released

Police have issued an update following the death of Paul Cattermole

Police issue major update following death of S Club’s Paul Cattermole

Paul Cattermole’s death comes just weeks after S Club 7 announced reunion plans (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

S Club 7 singer’s cause of death confirmed

Search dog Oppo and handler Bug Wrightson pictured here marking eight years of incredible service to the community.

Search dog who has saved lives during 8 year career is putting paws up to retire
A relentless search dog who has saved lives and attended over 250 callouts during his incredible eight-year career is now putting his paws up to retire.

Police on proactive patrol spotted a car driving on a 60mph road with an unrestrained child in the boot.

Police stop car with unrestrained child in boot on 60mph road

Man travels 2,000 miles from the UK to Ukraine via bike

S Club stars Jo O’Meara and Tina Barrett have left tributes to their former bandmate Paul Cattermole by Tim Roney/Getty Images)

S Club stars pay heartbreaking tributes to Paul Cattermole

Tom Glanfield at the property he has bought, Sandbanks, Hampshire. The entrepreneur who bought the ‘world’s most expensive bungalow’ has revealed what it’s like inside - including a “death trap” swimming pool and a leaking roof.

UK’s most expensive bungalow isn’t in the best state for £13.5m

The most expensive seaside location in Great Britain is Salcombe, where the average property goes for £1.2 million - 33% (more than £300,000) higher than in 2021. (image: Adobe)

Most expensive place to buy a seaside home in Britain revealed

The Bibby Stockholm will house 500 people (Photo: Home Office)

More than 500 asylum seekers to be housed on barge off coast

The UK’s top trending destinations to get away this Easter

A general view of The Wytch Farm oil production centre, on March 27, 2023 in Poole, England

Major incident declared after oil spill in Dorset

Gary Glitter will ‘probably die in prison’ after breach of bail terms

Firefighters tackle thatch fire near Romsey. Pic Hants fire and rescue

Fareham crew among 100 firefighters who spent night tackling thatched roof fire

Imber and Tyneham are two villages that were abandoned during World War Two

England’s ‘lost twin villages’ frozen in time since World War Two
Two villages sit frozen in time in the South of England after they were abandoned during World War Two - here’s how you can visit

The hut in Westward Ho! Devon.

Beach hut with ‘uninterrupted sea views’ goes on sale for £30k

Foetus found on Dorset Heath: Police appeal to find missing mother

Appeal for missing mother after discovery of foetus on Dorset Heath

Aurora Borealis, Northern lights. Mumemories - stock.adobe.com

Aurora Borealis: Why 2023 is a good year to see Northern Lights

Only youth games will be allowed to be played at Colehill Cricket Club now

Cricket club banned from hosting adult matches after complaints

Callum Laycock, left, fired a hat-trick as Moneyfields beat Bournemouth Poppies 5-0 in their first 'home' game of the season. Picture: Mike Cooter

Moneyfields romp to victory in first ‘home’ game of the season – in Bournemouth!

The ring which will be up for the auction later this month (Photo: Noonans)

Medieval ring to go to auction for up to £40,000

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (left) and missing friend Nick Fisher.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall in urgent appeal for missing friend

Moneyfields defender Tom Cain is booked in the recent win at Fareham, earning him a one-game suspension. Picture: Keith Woodland

Moneyfields’ 20th successive away game takes them to north Dorset on a Tuesday

Durdle Door in Dorset came in at 17.

Durdle Door owner furious with “dishonest” BBC after Doctor Who finale

Dorset was battered by thunderstorms and a band of heavy rain overnight on the weekend.

Rare footage shows thunderbolt hit sea off the English coast

Kelvin Robinson, left, was shown a straight red card for violent conduct at Shaftesbury. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

‘Moment of madness’ costs Baffins dearly in Wessex League defeat at Shaftesbury

Luke Richards, left, started in goal for US Portsmouth at Shaftesbury

Picture: Keith Woodland

US Portsmouth’s huge ‘gamble’ of starting without a recognised goalkeeper and wi...

US Portsmouth boss Fraser Quirke

‘It’s really harsh’ – US Portsmouth boss Quirke unhappy with Wessex League for g...

Tomas Kalinauskas, second right, celebrates after scoring Hawks' fourth against Hungerford. He returns to the squad for tomorrow's league trip to rock bottom Weymouth. Picture by Dave Haines.

Unbeaten Hawks aim to extend rock bottom Weymouth’s horror National League run

Red Arrows performing a flypast at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022. Pic S Robards SR2206232.

Times and places you can see Red Arrows in Hampshire

Crew members from HMS Queen Elizabeth and volunteers help raise a 3.5 ton standing stone, using only traditional methods, at Butser Ancient Farm to mark its 50 year anniversary

Sailors use wooden sledge and rope to lift a 3.5-tonne stone at Butser farm

Concerns were raised by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). Picture: Contributed

Fire service reported to government agency over breathing equipment concerns

Emergency personnel saved nine kittens and a guinea pig as they extinguished the house fire in Bransgore, New Forest. Pictured: Hampshire Fire and Rescue fire engine, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (240119-9).

Firefighters save several kittens from house fire

The Harwoods Truck and Van Centre in Portsmouth offers maintenance for commercial fleet operators

Ad Feature New Harwoods truck and van centre opens

Martin Hodgkinson and his wife Lee, from Waterlooville, are celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Picture: Sarah Standing (190321-2508)

‘It’s quite exciting that we have reached 50 years of marriage’

Ben Walker batting for Havant during his first spell at the club. Picture: Mick Young.

Ben Walker, the all-rounder who helped the club win six Southern Premier League ...

Hampshire golf skipper Neil Dawson. Picture: ANDREW GRIFFIN / AMG PICTURES

Frustrating time for Hampshire golf captain Neil Dawson as lockdown restrictions...

More beavers are being reintroduced to the UK this year - including areas they’ve been extinct for years (Photo: Shutterstock)

More beavers are being reintroduced to the UK this year - including areas they’v...

Jimmy Adams pours champagne over captain James Vince after Hampshire won the 2018 Royal London Cup. The 50-over tournament returns in 2021 after being left off last year's fixture list due to the pandemic. Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images.

Revealed: Hampshire’s T20 Blast and Royal London Cup fixture list for 2021

Animal rescue charities warn that criminals are posing as staff to steal animals (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Animal rescue charities warn criminals are posing as staff to steal animals - wh...

Chris Bollom, right, in action for Portsmouth against Southampton in a Hampshire/Surrey Regional 2 fixture. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Portsmouth Hockey Club coach: I’d be happy to play just half of our fixtures and...

Bug Wrightson, from Hayling Island, is a volunteer with Hampshire Search & Rescue Dogs. He is pictured with his working Springer Spaniel, Oppo. Picture: Sarah Standing (061120-8820)

What life is like for a member of Hampshire Search and Rescue Dogs team in 2020

Dad Simon Hughes from Portsmouth planted 1,000 cardboard poppies at Horsea Island in Portsmouth at 3am on November 7 ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

Man decorates city field with 1,000 cardboard poppies