Folde Dorset, at the top of Shaftesbury’s iconic Gold Hill, has been named Best Independent Bookshop in South-West England.

A bird enthusiast and wildlife photographer said he spends ‘an hour by the Stour’ every day to capture ‘the beauty of the world around us.’ ...

Chilli plant growers in west Dorset have produced more than 4,000 fruits from one plant - eclipsing a previous record set in 2014 ...

At least 16 weather-related deaths have been reported since the start of the storms, including 10 in Tennessee. A 57-year-old man died on Friday evening after getting out of a car that washed off a ...

One of the main signs of hay fever in dogs is skin irritation. If you notice your dog itching, rubbing or nibbling their paws, eyes, ears, mouth and other areas of their body, especially after a walk ...

A Dorset housebuilder has been awarded a top accolade for the ninth year in a row. Bellway has been given the Home Builders Federation (HBF) 5-Star home builder status for the ninth consecutive year.

The museum is also hosting Easter activities for families to delve into ancient Rome. The "GLADI-EGG-TOR" trail challenges families to find hidden Roman and gladiator-themed eggs around the museum.

Organisers of this year’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show are asking people to find their flock of fluffy toy sheep to win a free family pass.

The British Veterinary Association cautions pet owners to keep traditional Easter treats away from their animals.

The endangerment offence as part of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill has been described as ‘ill-defined’.

South West Farmer Awards are open for nominations and we are asking you to choose your favourite farming hero.

A housing association has said it is disappointed after homes in Dorchester were targeted by graffiti which has since been removed ...