Fires devastating Los Angeles grow more slowly as fierce winds die down
Firefighters for the first time have made progress containing the Eaton Fire north of Pasadena, officials said on Friday. It ...
Weymouth dementia café to raise awareness of condition
A free dementia awareness event is being hosted at a Weymouth care home. Dorset residents are invited to the special ‘Dementia Café’ on Thursday, January 16, from 3pm - 5pm at Anning House on Cross ...
Live Wire Choir open event Radipole Lane, Weymouth
The Dorset-based Live Wire Choir is inviting people to join their group at an open event at St Ann's Schoolroom, opposite St Ann's Church on Radipole Lane on Monday, January 13. You do not have to be ...
Four months of works at Maumbury Junction start next week
Four months of major roadworks are set to begin next week. Safety improvement work will start at the four-way Maumbury Cross junction in Dorchester on Monday, January 13. This includes installation of ...
Gael Monfils becomes oldest ATP Tour singles title winner with Auckland victory
Gael Monfils made history by becoming the oldest winner of an ATP Tour singles title at the ASB Classic in Auckland. The 38-year-old Frenchman, who won his first tour crown 20 years ago, defeated ...
David Moyes set for Everton return
David Moyes could seal his Everton return this weekend as the club’s new owners work to replace the sacked Sean Dyche. According to reports, Moyes has agreed a deal with the Friedkin Group to replace ...
Saturday’s briefing: Potter suffers losing start as Moyes set for Everton return
Everton have reportedly agreed a deal for David Moyes to return as manager 12 years after he left to join Manchester United. Moyes was targeted by Everton’s new owners, the Friedkin Group, after they ...
What the papers say – January 11
NOW LABOUR PLOTS DELAY TO DEFENCEBOOST UNTIL 2030s #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/W4jQSjBrr2 — George Mann (@sgfmann) January 10, 2025 The Guardian leads with a piece on Health Secretary Wes ...
Dorset gallery owner won't give up search for stolen paintings
Maxime Xavier, owner of Studio 19 art gallery in Lyme Regis (Image: Maxime Xavier) Dorset Police is investigating the theft and issued an appeal to the public to find the paintings. No arrests have ...
GWR is welcoming applicants for its customer community fund
A Customer and Community Improvement Fund has been launched by Weymouth to Bristol line operator Great Western Railway (GWR) to celebrate the milestone. This September marks 200 years of the opening ...
Dorset winner scoops £100,000 in Premium Bonds draw
The winners of the latest Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced - with 55 lucky winners in Dorset scooping up a combined prize total ...
New plans for hydroelectric scheme to power business park
PERMISSION is being sought to retain a hydroelectric scheme, with improved landscaping, to power a small Dorset business park.