The National Trust has launched a £1.5 million fundraising campaign to acquire 90 acres of land surrounding Dorset's iconic Cerne Abbas Giant chalk figure, aiming to protect it for future generations. Support the appeal now.
Two women who failed to pay a £38 taxi fare were identified after one shared a police appeal featuring their own faces. Read the full story of their court appearance.
Discover why Dorset makes the ideal winter getaway with quiet beaches, fossil cliffs, and cosy stays. Explore Weymouth, Jurassic Coast walks, and seasonal dining.
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime figures, revealing London saw a 0% change while Dorset fell 13%. Explore the full corrections list and how to submit complaints.
A 15th-century Flemish triptych discovered during almshouse renovations in Sherborne, Dorset, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be auctioned to fund social housing projects in the historic market town.
Mohammed Fathi Eltbie, a failed asylum seeker, appears in court charged with raping a woman in Bournemouth. He denies the offence and remains in custody ahead of December plea hearing.