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500 glowing orbs, lasers and illuminated art to light up town in spectacular display

500 glowing orbs to light up Weymouth as Dusk Til Dark returns with new format

Shocking pictures reveal extent of devastating fire which tore through block of flats

Photos of a fire that took hold of a block of flats in Weymouth show the extent of the damage caused

Sea testing to continue through the winter at popular beach

Water quality is to continue to be monitored at a beach in Weymouth through the winter to protect residents who swim in the area

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Ringstead Bay has been named among Britain's top 20 remote beaches by The Telegraph

Incredible images as rare sighting of northern bottlenose whales off Dorset coast

Two whales were seen breaching and tail-slapping off the coast of Portland prompting excitement among conservationists at Dorset Wildlife Trust.

Free Heritage Open Day events and tours return to Dorchester

Heritage Open Day returns to Dorchester with a range of free events and experiences planned across the town.

Urgent search underway to find missing 14-year-old

A 14-year-old boy is missing and an urgent search is underway to find him

Dorset mansion that starred in Doctor Who and is said to be haunted by a ghost ape

Here's a look at the recent and not so recent history of this 1485 estate in Dorset

Brits warned to avoid all travel to parts of Indonesia as volcano erupts

A volcanic eruption in Indonesia has disrupted hundreds of flights and closed airports this weekend.

140 migrants rescued on way to Hampshire following major response

Around 140 migrants have been rescued after travelling towards Hampshire today.

Acclaimed singer James Blunt to perform at Dorset venue next year

Acclaimed singer James Blunt will perform in Bournemouth next spring as part of his 2027 UK and Ireland arena tour

Owner hits back after bar forced to close over complaints

A bar owner who was forced to close after complaints from a handful of anonymous people has thanked the town for supporting her.

Communities to mark Merchant Navy Day across county

Communities across Dorset will mark Merchant Navy Day on Thursday, September 3, with ceremonies and tributes in Dorchester, Portland and Bridport

Backlash after popular bar forced to close in licence row

A bar which was refused a premises licence has closed – and is likely to remain closed.

Scooter enthusiasts raise £1,000 for vital life-saving cause

SCOOTER enthusiasts who gathered in Weymouth for a popular national rally have helped raise £1,000 for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

Plans to restore 17th century farmhouse after devastating fire

EXTENSIVE repairs and renovations, including a new thatch, are proposed for a fire-damaged west Dorset farmhouse

Anti-racism group plans summer rally and march on Bank Holiday Monday

Hundreds of people are expected to rally and march through Weymouth on Bank Holiday Monday as community groups from across Dorset stage a public…

Weymouth hoteliers fear night works will drive guests away

Weymouth seafront hotel and guest-house operators have described planned overnight resurfacing work as “disgusting”, warning the noise could…