All of the approximately 480 WH Smith stores and 5,000 staff working for the high street businesses will move under Modella Capital’s ownership ...

Having a pet dog at home could potentially help prevent eczema in children who are genetically predisposed to the condition, according to a new study. Academics said that having a pet dog in “early ...

This government is planning to rush through legislation permitting developers to demolish badger setts on land that they own in order to ...

TREES collapsed into a river after an embankment gave way ‘overnight’. A large section of the bank gave way near Iford Playing Fields, following strong winds. Nicky Adams, who noticed the damage while ...

Police have released footage of an officer who “behaved aggressively and used unreasonable force” while arresting a boy, 15, to ...

A PROBATE and trustees notice has been published following the death of a man from Chickerell. It is for David Frederick Palmer of Higher End, Chickerell. He died on April 5.

Officers searching for a missing man are appealing for help from the public to find him. Michael, aged 79, was reported missing at 9.40pm on Tuesday 3 June 2025 having last been seen in Springdale ...

Bins were overflowing and streets covered in rubbish following a busy weekend. An environmentalist from the Weymouth and Portland Marine Litter Project visited Weymouth Harbour over the weekend to ...

Volunteers at a lifesaving charity have unveiled a new emergency response vehicle. The YFW Blood Bike group which serves Dorset and south Somerset have recently received a mega fundraising boost of ...

Homeowners are being warned about a potential risk to their drinking water. Tap attachments such as extenders, aerators, and spray heads could compromise water quality if not properly maintained, ...

Tesco has introduced a new way UK customers can collect Clubcard points just by parking their vehicle at car parks across the country.

Train operators "punish people who have made an innocent mistake", according to an inquiry which criticised Britain’s “complex” fares system. The regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), ...