16+ hour, 29+ min ago   (1051+ words) Why not try this hidden Dorset walk taking you across the county's longest river twice? This is a gentle circuit from Marnhull crossing the River Stour and taking in wide valley views. The Stour is Dorset’s longest river. Its meandering…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (406+ words) A hugely popular music festival returns this weekend with beloved noughties acts set to take centre stage. Jurassic Fields Festival is taking place from Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16, providing three days of great music, family entertainment and camping to…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (355+ words) A UK university has opened a new government-funded laboratory to help train the next generation of biomedical scientists to work in the NHS and life sciences sector. The £2.5 million facility at the University of Essex, which includes a dedicated cancer…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (398+ words) Throughout the summer, it is quite common for dog owners to take their pets to the beach to help them cool down in hot weather. With the UK hitting record-breaking temperatures this year, it is not surprising the beaches have…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (388+ words) A former flight attendant is suggesting five ways to slash the cost of summer holidays. Consumer expert Jane Hawkes, who previously worked as a stewardess for British Airways, has shared her top five tips for securing a budget-friendly break during…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (506+ words) If you've ever wished you could jump into a swimming pool on a hot summer day in the UK, you may well be able to in Dorset. There are a small number of venues in the county where you can…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (400+ words) A new campaign is inviting people to celebrate and promote the nation’s coastline. Launching as part of VisitEngland’s latest drive to boost domestic tourism, the ‘My coast has the most…’ campaign aims to shine a spotlight on seaside destinations from…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (374+ words) As temperatures soar, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to take urgent action to protect their animals from the heat. Lauren Bennett, an animal welfare expert at the charity, has warned that leaving dogs in cars, even briefly, can be…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (243+ words) Taking a pebble or two from the beach might seem harmless, but it could land you in trouble. A warning has been issued to beachgoers that removing natural materials like sand and stones from beaches is illegal under the Coastal…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (405+ words) A "fantastic" Dorset national landscape with opportunities for outdoor adventures has been named among the best places for a UK family holiday. The Dorset and Devon coasts, much of which is made up of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site,…...