Figures from the Office for National Statistics show vacancies for care workers and home carers were the most advertised jobs in Dorset between April and June this year, making up 4.3% of live adverts ...

The fertility rate in Dorset fell last year, new figures show – as the birth rate in England and Wales hit a new record low.

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget, as he said the pub chain’s tax bill will jump by two thirds next year. Mr Martin said he believes “all ...

Protesters demonstrated in Weymouth town centre in opposition to new US president elect Donald Trump on Saturday ...

Homeowners are being urged to flood-proof their gardens this autumn and experts have shared exactly how this can be done. As the wet weather sets in, you’ll want to protect your garden but if you’re ...

A COUNTY-WIDE street trading policy is to be introduced across Dorset for the first time. Until now street trading rules have been governed by policies set up under the former district and borough ...

Active Dorset are now offering new lifestyle service for outpatients at South Walks House in partnership with Dorset County Hospital NHS ...

Jamie Oliver has apologised for a children’s book he wrote after it was criticised for causing offence to First Nation Australians.

TV presenter Paddy McGuinness has said he was pushed to his “absolute limits” by Sir Chris Hoy while preparing for his BBC ...

A former GB para-athlete is aiming to become the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole. Jonny Huntington, 38, from Kingsbridge, south Devon, suffered a stroke while ...

The ‘nextdoor nature’ programme by the Wildlife Trusts has worked with 1,600 communities in the past two years.

The latest UN climate talks kick off this week against a backdrop devastating weather extremes, record heat and Donald Trump’s re-election as US President.