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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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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 | Storm Ciara: Deep sand drifts left on Bournemouth promenadeThe storm has dumped up to 1ft (0.3m) of sand along the seafront at Bournemouth in Dorset.BBC News - Published |
CPR: School life-saving lessons help Dorset teenager save her fatherJust two weeks after learning CPR at school, Ali Holborn had to use the skill to help save her dad's life.BBC News - Published | Massive £41m won by UK lottery ticket buyer remains unclaimed – with a week until first deadlineIf you've had a flutter in Dorset, you may be in for a very happy new year indeedIndependent - Published |
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Dorset art installation recreates Delhi and London smogPods allow visitors to experience the air quality in Delhi, London, Beijing, São Paulo and Norway.BBC News - Published | Body found on Dorset beach after man in his 20s swept out to seaPolice make discovery at Hive shoreline near BridportIndependent - Published |
Village roadworks in Dorset create 41-mile diversionA diversion around a 50m stretch of roadworks in Dorset could send lorry drivers on a 41-mile detour.BBC News - Published | Cranborne Chase first entire AONB to be dark sky reserveThe night sky above parts of Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset is granted special protection.BBC News - Published |
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Beaminster school buys extra freezer amid Brexit food fearsA Dorset school for special needs children buys an extra freezer and stocks up on long-life food.BBC News - Published | Sandbanks homeowner fined for pruning treesTrevor Beale was trying to increase the value of his property in an exclusive area of Dorset.BBC News - Published |
Dorset chef says women could solve the curry crisisDorset chef Sarah Ali Choudhury wants to encourage more women to work in Indian restaurants.BBC News - Published | Dorset murder: 75-year-old killed in seaside home, police sayPensioner suffered injuries 'consistent with assault', post mortem findsIndependent - Published |
Back-to-school uniform swap-shop is Dorset mum's missionLaura Mulley started the swap shop after her children grew out of their good quality uniforms.BBC News - Published | Snoopy Sloop Atlantic crossing bid failsThe unmanned Snoopy Sloop almost reaches France before being swept back to the Dorset coast.BBC News - Published |
Missing dog survives 45 days trapped on Dorset beachShadow had lost more than half his body weight and ate sticks and stones in a bid to survive.BBC News - Published | 'Ghost fishing gear' clear-up off Dorset to save sea life Divers are working to clear discarded nets, line and rope endangering sea creatures off Dorset.BBC News - Published |
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