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This boutique Jurassic Coast hotel and its saltwater sauna are a delight for the senses

HOTELS: Wellbeing editor Emilie Lavinia checks into this boutique stay in Dorset to see if it can help her rest and reboot

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Supporters worldwide help secure land around Dorset’s iconic giant

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From Dorset to the world: wave of donations helps to secure Cerne giant’s home

Support from more than 20 countries propels National Trust to its target to protect chalk figure and local wildlife

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Further rainfall could exacerbate flooding in south-west England – Met Office

A yellow rain alert has been issued for Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset for Monday and into Tuesday, which will affect previously sodden ground.

Evening Standard

Samurai erotica, a metal-and-flesh sculptor and Jenny Holzer’s big glow-up – the week in art

The secret side of Japan’s warrior class, Holzer lights up Scunthorpe, Julia Phillips steels herself and Quentin Blake takes off in Dorset – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK

Where does The Original Factory Shop have stores across the UK?

Administrators said the firm will continue to trade from its 137 stores while they look at options to help secure its future.

Evening Standard

Danger to life flood warning issued in Dorset as Storm Chandra continues

Residents have been told to evacuate as quickly as possible.

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‘Unjustified money grab’: Why my £500k beach hut shouldn’t be slapped with extra £750-a-year second home tax

For almost 30 years, the owners of the 344 beach huts at Mudeford Sands in Dorset have enjoyed a discount on their second home council tax, but that is about to end. Alex Ross arrived by boat to discover a community feeling aggrieved

The Independent UK

Woman hunted and killed e-bike rider in her car in tragic ‘case of mistaken identity’

Treadwell's former partner, Joshua Lovell, was believed to be the intended victim

The Independent UK

Full list of major UK shops closing their doors in 2026

Retailers, banks and charities have confirmed widespread closures

Evening Standard

Bournemouth 2-3 Arsenal: Declan Rice back with a brace as Gunners extend lead at top

Gunners were given a stern test in Dorset

Evening Standard

Fire crew dealt with almost 27,000 wildfires this year amid summer heatwaves

Fire chiefs said that the escalating frequency and intensity of wildfires placed a significant strain on resources

The Independent UK

Shock As 76-Year-Old UK Man Kills Terminally Ill Wife and Takes His Own Life Amid Caregiving Struggles

A 76-year-old retired salesman killed his terminally ill wife and then took his own life on New Year's Eve at their Dorset home, an inquest has concluded, revealing severe caregiving strain and a note indicating deep distress.

International Business Times UK

Dorset to unveil statue of feminist writer and LGBTQ+ pioneer – and a cat

Tribute to Sylvia Townsend Warner follows campaign to nominate overlooked women

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Evening Standard

'Like a childhood fantasy come to life': Three RIBA award-winning Dorset treehouses for sale for £2m

Carpenter Guy Mallinson indulged a long-held dream in building the Woodsman’s Treehouse in 2016, plus Dazzle and Pinwheel during the pandemic. Now, all three are for sale

The Guardian - UK

National Trust launches fundraiser to help buy land around Cerne Giant

Deal expected to pave way for further scientific study, boost conservation and open up access to Dorset chalk figure

International Business Times UK

Tom Stoppard Dies at 88: What Really Happened to the Man Who Changed Modern Theatre

Tom Stoppard dies at 88 in Dorset. Family confirms peaceful passing as tributes honour the acclaimed playwright who redefined modern theatre.

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Sir Tom Stoppard dead at 88

Sir Tom Stoppard - a legendary playwright - died "peacefully at home in Dorset", United Agents said in a statement on Saturday (29.11.25).

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Evening Standard

King and Queen pay tribute to ‘dear friend’ Sir Tom Stoppard

The writer, known for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead and Shakespeare In Love, died at his home in Dorset.

Evening Standard

UK school removes all mirrors from toilets because students ‘won’t stop looking in them’

Wey Valley Academy in Weymouth, Dorset, has come under fire after introducing the measure to tackle what it described as “congestion and behaviour issues”

International Business Times UK

Demonic Songs? A Church of England School Bans 'KPop Demon Hunters' Songs Due to 'Deeply Uncomfortable' References

A school in Poole, Dorset wants their students to stop singing songs from Kpop Demon Hunters because of its 'demonic' theme.

The Guardian - UK

Almshouse in Dorset discovers its 15th-century Flemish triptych is worth £3.5m

Artwork that hung for centuries at St John’s Almshouse in Sherborne will be sold to raise funds for social housing

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Lambing in autumn? That’s a local specialty here

Bridport, Dorset: The appropriately named Dorset Horns are perfectly content to have lambs in cooler months, thanks to an obscure genetic quirk

Evening Standard

Planned Travellers’ site opposed by Martin Clunes ‘not at risk of flooding’

A report into the site next to the Doc Martin star’s Dorset home could lead to proposal getting council permission.

The Independent UK

Louma, Dorset, hotel review

HOTELS: Daisy Lester finds laidback luxury and views to rival Tuscany at this charming farmhouse retreat in Dorset

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