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Dorset is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast. The ceremonial county comprises the unitary authority areas of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and Dorset. Covering an area of 2,653 square kilometres (1,024 sq mi), Dorset borders Devon to the west, Somerset to the north-west, Wiltshire to the north-east, and Hampshire to the east. The county town is Dorchester which is in the south. After the reorganisation of local government in 1974, the county's border was extended eastward to incorporate the Hampshire towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch. Around half of the population lives in the South East Dorset conurbation, while the rest of the county is largely rural with a low population density.
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Coronavirus: Dorset festival artwork tribute to victimsIn Memoriam has been created out of bed sheets and was installed on the beach at Sandbanks.BBC News - Published | |
Swanage coast rescue: Fisherman pulled from water after boat sinksA boat went to his aid after he made a mayday and let off flares off the Dorset coast, near Swanage.BBC News - Published | |
Trevor Chadwick statue to show 'Purbeck Schindler's generous nature'The Trevor Chadwick Memorial Trust is raising £80,000 for a statue to be placed in Swanage, Dorset.BBC News - Published | |
Wareham Forest fire: Sand lizards released to combat falling numbersThe number of sand lizards in Dorset fell after hundreds were killed in the Wareham Forest fire.BBC News - Published | |
Base jumper rescued from Dorset radio transmitterOne person is released and lowered from a pylon in Rampisham Down after getting stuck.BBC News - Published | |
Paul Gascoigne 'heartbroken' over £140K jewellery theftThe theft happened at the former England footballer's home in Dorset.BBC News - Published | |
Jurassic Coast cliff fall: Warnings after cliff collapse at Hive BeachThe cliff at Hive Beach is one of the Dorset coastline's best known landmarks.BBC News - Published | |
Dashcam footage used to prosecute bad drivers in DorsetHundreds of motorists have submitted dashcam footage to police as part of Operation Snap.BBC News - Published | |
Dorset homeless people face fines for sleeping in doorways"Shopkeepers do not want people obstructing their doorways", a Tory councillor told a meeting.BBC News - Published | |
Durdle Door beach rescue: Human chain 'saved man's life'More than 20 people linked arms to help save a swimmer in difficulty in water off the Dorset coast.BBC News - Published | |
Human chain formed to save swimmer threatened by strong winds on Dorset beachVideo shows joint effort to rescue someone in choppy waterIndependent - Published | Guillemot chick on Dorset cliff ledge is snatched by gullThe struggling chick seems too scared to make the 50ft leap before it is grabbed by the gull.BBC News - Published |
Dolphins play with lifeboat crew during jet ski rescue in DorsetAnimals leapt out of sea in front rescue teamIndependent - Published | Playful dolphins delight lifeboat crewThe small pod of dolphins surprise a lifeboat crew on an emergency call off the Dorset coast.BBC News - Published |
Famous seal hitches rides with paddleborders off Dorset coastAnimal still trusts humans despite being targeted by stone-throwersIndependent - Published | British beaches lined with rubbish, faeces, vomit and urine after thousands gather during weekend heatwaveSites in Kent, Sussex, Dorset and Cornwall left filthy after daytrippers go homeIndependent - Published |
Dorset beach-goers urged to 'head home' amid hot weatherSome Dorset car parks were full by mid-morning, with four "hot spots" showing on a new mobile app.BBC News - Published | Man and woman found dead inside car at Dorset parkA man and a woman have been found dead inside a car at a park in Dorset, according to police.Independent - Published |
Dorset writer trying to raise awareness of rural racismLouisa Adjoa Parker hopes to raise awareness about the racism people can face in rural areas.BBC News - Published | Visitors to Dorset beaches must act 'responsibly'Dorset Police says it expects a surge in visitors to the county this weekend as lockdown eases.BBC News - Published |
Seahorses' return threatened by Dorset visitor influxThe Seahorse Trust says the creatures thrived during lockdown but are now under threat again.BBC News - Published | Poole Park: Woman in 'desperate plea' over encampment messUp to 40 caravans and other vehicles left Dorset's Poole Park on Sunday after five days.BBC News - Published |
Coronavirus: Thousands flock to Dorset coast in heatwaveTens of thousands of people flock to the Dorset coast as temperatures soar, sparking warnings.BBC News - Published | Girl Guide's diary describes visiting Hitler in 1936The book was found in Dorset and describes a visit to Bavaria and Austria in 1936.BBC News - Published |
Durdle Door: Body found in search for missing swimmerPolice say relatives of a man in his 20s reported missing off Dorset on Sunday have been informed.BBC News - Published | Beach marshalls to stop repeat of Dorset coastal influxTens of thousands of people have flocked to the Dorset coast since lockdown restrictions were eased.BBC News - Published |
Coronavirus: Volunteers to help with Bournemouth beach patrolsTens of thousands of people have flocked to the Dorset coast since lockdown restrictions were eased.BBC News - Published | Coronavirus: Seahorses return to Dorset coast amid lockdownThe Seahorse Trust said the increase off the Dorset coast is due to less people, boats and anchors.BBC News - Published |
Durdle Door: Coastguard warns over tombstoning after three hurt jumping 70ftThe casualties had jumped into the sea from the Durdle Door arch in Lulworth Cove, Dorset.BBC News - Published | Tombstoning warning as three hurt jumping from sea archThe casualties had jumped into the sea from the Durdle Door arch in Lulworth Cove, Dorset.BBC News - Published |
Wareham fire crews 'stretched' at site of forest fireAbout 550 acres (220 hectares) have now been damaged at Wareham Forest, in Dorset.BBC News - Published | Dorset's young musicians form virtual orchestraMore than 30 young musicians across Dorset record their version of What A Wonderful World.BBC News - Published |
Wareham Forest wildfire: Cyclists and walkers warned again to stay awayFlames began ripping through Wareham Forest in Dorset on Monday, where 11 disposable BBQs were found.BBC News - Published | Wareham Forest blaze 'started by disposable barbecue or camp-fire'The fire which damaged much of Wareham Forest in Dorset is still burning after three days.BBC News - Published |
Kindertransport: Swanage statue for 'Purbeck Schindler' Trevor ChadwickThe Trevor Chadwick Memorial Trust is raising £80,000 for a statue to be placed in Swanage, Dorset.BBC News - Published | Coronavirus: Long queues as recycling centres reopenLong queues of cars build up outside household recycling centres in Dorset and Hampshire.BBC News - Published |
Day trip trio from Slough spark Dorset coast cliff rescueLifeboats, a helicopter, ambulance and police are involved as three people get cut off by the tide.BBC News - Published | Coronavirus: Fishing 'struggling to survive' lockdownDorset fishermen say the coronavirus restrictions have led to plummeting prices.BBC News - Published |
Pine marten footage is thought to be first Dorset sightingA video of a rare pine marten in Sandbanks is thought to be the first time the mammal has been seen in Dorset.BBC News - Published | Coronavirus: Boy 'climbs Everest' for Dartmoor ZooJosh White, from Dorset, is climbing his stairs 3,400 times and has raised £13,000 so far.BBC News - Published |
Coronavirus: Dorset celebrant hosts handfastings onlineA celebrant is hosting a virtual commitment ceremony for couples on their wedding days.BBC News - Published | Coronavirus: GP who led village surgery for 30 years diesDr Craig Wakeham, 59, had been fighting the disease for "many days" in hospital in Dorset.BBC News - Published |
Coronavirus: Red Arrows fans stage DIY airshowThe Bridge family in Dorset put on its own show in tribute to its favourite aerobatic display team.BBC News - Published | Dorset's winning £41m Euromillions ticket claimedThe ticket was bought somewhere in Dorset and was from the draw on 3 December.BBC News - Published |
Dorset caravan park owner jailed for shooting otterStuart Jones was reported by holidaymakers who witnessed the point-blank range execution.BBC News - Published | Overhanging Jurassic Coast cliff collapsesThe cliff at Hive Beach was one of the Dorset coastline's best known landmarks.BBC News - Published |
Dorset woman celebrates three decades of sphynx catsJan Plumb brought a hairless sphynx cat to the UK in 1988, when the breed was extremely rare.BBC News - Published | Storm Ciara: Dorset sand drift clean-up will take weeksSand about 1ft (0.3m) deep is lying along along over 11 miles (18km) of the seafront promenade in Dorset.BBC News - Published |
