The Latest Breaking News from Dorset

PC Martin Briggs’ alleged treatment on day of fitness test left one woman bleeding from her ears

A circular walk across hills and through picturesque villages known to Constable and Hardy starts and ends at an ancient smugglers’ watering hole near Weymouth

Erin Thomas Wong and Dominic Wong moved their family from Ealing to Dorset to get more space

A man says he was threatened with arrest after his dog urinated on a public street in Bournemouth, England. Steve Schuurman said an "aggressive" female Dorset police officer shouted at him to "clear your fucking dog piss." Schuurman said he would have cleaned up if his dog had defecated but…

In this ancient corner of England near Abbotsbury, stone circles punctuate the open downland. Our writer picks a misty but atmospheric day to explore

Porous dams in Purbeck are being used to ‘rewet’ the mires, bringing a richer landscape for flora and fauna

Princess Anne's visit to the National Coast watch station at Hengistbury Head honors the dedication of volunteers who safeguard the coast, ensuring safety ...

Short-term lodgings, pet-sitting … it’s taken me everywhere from Dorset to Tbilisi, and I’ve (mostly) enjoyed it, says travel writer Lydia Swinscoe

New system should help preserve art collection at Dorset country mansion by providing a steady, gentle heat