A rare albino badger named Alberto could derail ambitious £25m plans to restore fire-ravaged Parnham House in Dorset. Conservationists warn the development would destroy a protected wildlife habitat. Read the full story.
A retired salesman killed his wife of 40 years before taking his own life, unable to cope with her terminal Huntington's disease, an inquest heard. Read the full tragic story.
Explore Tyneham, the Dorset village evacuated in WWII and never returned to. A poignant snapshot of history now open to visitors. Discover its story.
The National Trust has purchased 25 acres of chalk downland surrounding Dorset's famous Cerne Abbas Giant for £1.5 million, safeguarding the ancient site's setting. Support their conservation work.
Controversial plans for 100,000 solar panels near the Grade II-listed cottage that inspired Goldilocks spark local outrage over heritage and farmland loss.
Police are urgently searching for Codie, 21, from Weymouth, who vanished after being very upset. She was last seen on Friday. Anyone with information must contact Dorset Police.
Dorset Police launch urgent search for Codie, 21, missing from Weymouth after leaving a Westhill Road property 'very upset'. Call 999 with information.
Jim Gardner spent eight years transforming a neglected Poole footpath into a wildlife haven, only to be evicted by Bournemouth and Poole College over safety and environmental concerns. Read his story.
A unique 'magical woodland' luxury retreat in Dorset featuring three award-winning treehouses with hot tubs and saunas is on the market for £2million. Discover this eco-haven crafted over ten years.
A motorist in Poole was pulled over by Dorset Police for covering his car in Christmas lights, risking a £50 fine for traffic offences. Discover why this festive display broke the law.
A motorist in Poole was pulled over by police for covering his car in festive fairy lights, breaching traffic laws and facing a potential £50 fine. Discover the rules for vehicle decorations.
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime statistics for London, Dorset, North Yorkshire, and Suffolk. Discover the accurate ONS data and other recent amendments.
A Sandbanks businessman faces local fury over plans to build a £700,000 bungalow on one of the last open spaces, with residents warning it creates a 'mini Manhattan'. Discover the planning dispute.
A 15th-century Flemish triptych, hidden for centuries in a Dorset almshouse, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be sold to fund social housing projects in Sherborne.
A luxurious beach hut on Dorset's iconic Mudeford Spit is causing waves in the property market, commanding a price tag equivalent to a family home. Discover why this timber retreat is Britain's most coveted coastal address.
A New Zealand wildlife park makes the difficult choice to euthanise two male lions after unsuccessful attempts to rehome them, highlighting conservation challenges.
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
Japan faces an unprecedented wildlife crisis as bear encounters reach record highs, with experts warning of growing human-wildlife conflict in urbanising landscapes. Discover why these dangerous incidents are surging and what authorities are doing to prot
Discover the stunning market town of Wimborne Minster in Dorset, where autumn transforms this historic destination into a picture-perfect retreat with golden leaves, cosy pubs and medieval charm.
Explore the charming village of Corfe Castle, where time stands still with vintage shops, traditional pubs, and historic steam trains transporting visitors to a bygone era.
A breathtaking contemporary mansion on Sandbanks, Britain's answer to Palm Beach, has been listed for £14 million boasting panoramic sea views and luxury amenities.
Police are hunting a real-life Goldilocks who broke into a luxury £450,000 beach hut in Dorset and lived there for a week, sleeping in the owner's bed and helping herself to food and facilities.
Discover how Beth Pratt, California's unlikely wildlife champion, is leading groundbreaking conservation efforts to restore Yosemite's natural balance through innovative corridors and community engagement.
Archaeology student Mikkeline Toksvig leads team discovering complete Iron Age village, rewriting history of Dorset's ancient Durotriges tribe
Exclusive investigation reveals growing discontent in the King's visionary Dorset town as locals complain of restrictive covenants, poor design quality, and feeling like 'exhibits in a museum' rather than a living community.
An orphaned elephant calf's ecstatic reaction to receiving his milk bottle has captured hearts worldwide, showcasing the incredible work of wildlife rescuers in Kenya.
Discover this breathtaking two-bedroom apartment on Millionaires' Row in Sandbanks, offering panoramic sea views, private balcony and luxury coastal living at its finest.
Wealthy residents on Britain's answer to Palm Beach have triggered local outrage by installing fences and gates that block traditional coastal pathways, sparking a bitter battle over public access to Dorset's golden sands.
A young wildlife enthusiast shares remarkable insights from months of observing an urban fox family, revealing surprising behaviours and unexpected connections in suburban Britain.
Wildlife experts have launched a major investigation after a rare and elusive mammal disappeared from its woodland home, deploying hidden cameras and tracking technology to solve the mystery.