The commemorative £5 crown is based on Sir John Tenniel’s original illustrations of the book.

The supermarket chain has released an updated list of Specialbuys that are set to arrive in stores in July and August.

In a handwritten message, the Queen said NHS staff have carried out their work “with courage, compassion and dedication” for more than 70 years.

A FOSSIL hunting festival is going virtual next week.

A HIGHLY acclaimed artist will be exhibiting his work in West Bay from this month.

A COMMUNITY allotment has now opened to residents who have been referred by medical professionals.

An update on Covid restrictions and a return to more 'freedoms' is due to be given by Prime Minister Boris Johnson today, Monday, July 5.

Whether it is because of their perfectly roasted coffee, the selection of tea, delicious food or their friendly welcome, we want to hear about your favourite.

CHILDREN at a local primary school learned some valuable skills spending a day with a member of an emergency services team.

KINGSTON Maurward College is considering a massive ground source heat pump system over 25 hectares of the site.

Both semi-finals will be held at Wembley, where up to 60,000 fans could be cheering on their nations. 

The driving test pass rate increased in Dorchester during the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show – although far fewer tests took place amid a year of restrictions.

It's almost harvest time – and police are reminding drivers to be patient when using the county's rural roads this summer.

DORSET’S new police and crime commissioner, David Sidwick, will be reporting on his initial days in office at his first panel meeting this week.

The Prime Minister will address the nation two weeks ahead of 'Freedom Day'.

Ella Walker catches up with legendary chef Marco Pierre White, who has turned to gardening, but will never lose his love of food.

A HEAVILY pregnant woman has been reported missing and police have launched a public appeal to aid them in their search.

FIRE crews rushed to a west Dorset village as a fire broke out involving two cars and a house.

A LOCAL history society has received a £4,500 boost for a new project to tell the story of the village.

MEMBERS of a women's organisation walked 18 miles alongside local midwives to raise money for a team which supports parents wishing to give birth at home.

TWO areas of natural beauty near Dorchester have been combined to become England's newest National Nature Reserve (NNR).

Weymouth, Portland and west Dorset have changed over 34 years - and those changes have been captured by Google Earth.

ALL cat owners please be aware there has been a food recall for several types of cat food after a link has been made with a serious disease called pancytopenia; these foods include certain types of Applaws food, Sainsbury’s own foods and AVA foods....

IT is fair to say, it is one of the more unique McDonald’s branches in Dorset.

LIVE MUSIC will be returning to a Bridport venue this weekend.

THE deadline for entrants for a summer show is fast approaching.

A ROAD just outside of Bridport will be closed for more than a day for roadworks - with a 10 kilometre diversion route in place.

A THUG hit another man in the face with a bottle in an 'unprovoked' attack, a court heard.

Hay bales on fire in a barn were extinguished by firefighters working together with a farmer.

THE sister of a man who was lost in a tragedy 26 years ago has marked the anniversary with a special donation.

A POP-UP choir is making its return at an annual busking festival this weekend.

HEALTH workers and their supporters will be rallying in Dorchester today to fight for the future of the NHS.

Wearing face masks and social distancing could remain part of life for the next five years, under contingency plans being drawn up by the government.

MORE than 70 areas of Dorset have reported more than three active coronavirus cases, as new Covid-19 cases increase across Dorset.

CRIMINALS jailed in June include heartless thieves, dangerous drivers and thugs who robbed someone at knifepoint.

Ahead of the launch of the new campaign David Walliams “implored” everyone to get their jab.

Following the last review on June 24 the next look into the UK's travel list is expected in the week commencing July 12.

Ahead of England's crunch clash football fans will be able to enjoy a discount on every menu item making mealtimes one less thing to worry about.

New research has suggested that Covid is common in pet cats and dogs whose owners have the disease.

If you are looking for ideas this year with the school holidays fast approaching, this list may be of use to you.

AJ Odudu joins a host of other famous names taking part in the new series of Celebrity Karaoke Club.

RESIDENTS told of their dismay after their community was hit by flooding for the second time in two months.

ORGANISERS of a music festival are confident they can put on a Covid-safe event this weekend.

THE number of Delta variant cases of coronavirus in Dorset have reached the 1,000 mark and the county has the second highest number of cases in the South West.

The concern comes this summer because their AstraZeneca vaccines are reportedly not recognised by the EU.

A POP-UP music shop will be selling CDs for a good cause over the coming weekend.

AN EXHIBITION of works inspired by the coastal landscape of Dorset is open for the next week.

ROTARY club members have donated the funds required to replace a swing which was destroyed in an arson attack.

Government efforts to “level up” funding for education have resulted in cuts to the money going to the most deprived schools.

FRESH bread, bacon, beer and more will be available at a farmers' market next week.