"So, when you walk out into the chilly night this Christmas Eve, listen for the reindeer bells. And when you hear them, know ...

With the curtains drawing earlier by the day, there's never been a better time to break for the coast and immerse yourself in ...

A steam traction engine came off worse when it crashed into the corner of a pub in Dorset at the weekend. With the Dorset Beer Festival taking place, there were a number of steam vehicles on display ...

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Join us as we take a few moments every day to relax and enjoy the beauty of Dorset through the stunning images you send us. Upload your images via BBC Weather Watchers or email us at ...

Join us as we take a few moments every day to relax and enjoy the beauty of Dorset through the stunning images you send us. Upload your images via BBC Weather Watchers or email us at ...

A MULTI-million pound boost for local bus services 'falls short' of delivering real change for rural communities, it is said ...

Dorset has had its fair share of poets, writers, heroes and villans throughout history. Here are a few of the famous names associated with the county over the years. Dorset's most famous literary ...

The Black History in Dorset Project aims to explore the experiences of black people in Dorset. Behind the project is British-Ghanaian poet and historian Louisa Adjoa Parker. Here she describes ...

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance launches winter safety campaign with what3words app to help emergency services quickly locate 999 callers ...

It already has year-round sunshine, swaying palms and endless sand - as well as a location in a glamorous holiday destination. So when a luxury hotel near Dubai was looking for an eye-catching image ...