Luxury Dorset beach huts hit with 50% council tax rise
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase after the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211k for local services.
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Luxury Dorset Beach Huts Hit With 50% Council Tax Rise
Owners of exclusive Dorset beach huts face a 50% council tax increase as the local authority reclassifies them as second homes. The move aims to raise £211,000 amid a financial crisis.
West Bay cliff collapses on beach in dramatic rockfall
Terrifying footage shows a cliff face crashing down on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, forcing people to flee. Authorities warn of further rockfall risks. Read the full story.
Massive cliff collapse at Dorset's West Bay
Beachgoers ran for their lives as a 150ft cliff section collapsed on Dorset's Jurassic Coast. Witnesses heard loud cracks before 500 tonnes of rock fell. No injuries reported.
18-month jail term for 100mph Dorset police chase
Sarwar Rasool Mustafa, 27, has been imprisoned for an 18-mile high-speed pursuit across Dorset. Police say it was 'extremely lucky' no one was hurt. Read the shocking details.
Village faces 12-month roadworks after HGV damage
Melbury Abbas villagers face a 'fresh hell' of 12 months of roadworks to repair damage they blame on council-diverted lorries. The £8m project will see 1,000 trees felled.
Dog saves owner's life on Dorset beach
A loyal Labrador saved his owner's life on a Dorset beach by alerting passers-by. The 71-year-old man made a full recovery thanks to swift CPR and a defibrillator. Read this incredible survival story.
Surgeon faces £50 fine after saving woman's life
A respected surgeon in Dorset must provide evidence he saved a woman from cardiac arrest or pay a £50 parking fine. Read the full story of council bureaucracy versus a life-saving act.
Poundbury residents decry decline of King Charles's model town
Residents of King Charles's Dorset model town, Poundbury, claim it has fallen into disrepair. Locals cite neglect, anti-social behaviour, and a 'feudal' Duchy of Cornwall. Read the full report.
Mum chases thief on mobility scooter for stolen decorations
An NHS manager from Dorset chased a thief who stole her giant Santa postbox. Watch the dramatic doorbell footage and see how police recovered her stolen nutcracker.
Two children seriously injured in Dorset car crash
A woman and two boys, aged 7 and 9, airlifted to hospital after a serious collision on the A30 near Sherborne. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Two children airlifted after serious Dorset crash
Two boys, 7 and 9, seriously injured in A30 collision near Sherborne. A man in his 40s arrested. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Two children hurt in serious A30 crash, man arrested
Two young boys are among four seriously injured in a major collision on the A30 near Sherborne. A man has been arrested as police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Six arrested in Poole pensioner murder investigation
Dorset Police have arrested six individuals in connection with the death of a woman in her 80s in Broadstone, Poole. All are released on bail as enquiries continue.
Albino Badger Could Derail £25m Stately Home Rescue
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.
Dorset Murder-Suicide Over Huntington's Disease Struggle
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.
Dorset's Tyneham: The Village Time Forgot
Explore Tyneham, the Dorset village evacuated in WWII and never returned to. A poignant snapshot of history now open to visitors. Discover its story.
National Trust buys land around Cerne Abbas Giant
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.
Solar farm plan threatens Goldilocks cottage views
Controversial plans for 100,000 solar panels near the Grade II-listed cottage that inspired Goldilocks spark local outrage over heritage and farmland loss.
Urgent Search for Missing Weymouth Woman, 21
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.
Police Hunt for Missing Upset Woman in Weymouth
Dorset Police launch urgent search for Codie, 21, missing from Weymouth after leaving a Westhill Road property 'very upset'. Call 999 with information.
Gardener told to leave secret garden after 8 years
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.
Award-winning Dorset treehouse retreat for sale at £2M
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.
Driver's Christmas lights car stopped by police
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.
Driver fined £50 for Christmas lights on car
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.
Correction: Knife Crime Statistics Amended
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.
Sandbanks row over £700k bungalow plan
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.
Dorset Almshouse Finds £3.5m Flemish Masterpiece
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.
Luxury Beach Hut Sells for £325k - Price of Family Home
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.
Martin Clunes loses planning battle over travellers site
Doc Martin star's woodland development plans thwarted as neighbours win fight to establish permanent travellers site in Dorset countryside.
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