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Society of Dorset Men admits first female member in 120-year history

Elizabeth Day joins husband in society founded in 1904 to encourage Dorset men to socialise in London

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2024

Fossil Forest, Dorset: England's 145 million-year-old tree stump fossils preserved by ancient microbes

The Fossil Forest in Dorset is a stretch of southern English coastline peppered with living mounds of limestone that hide the remains of cypress trees from the late Jurassic period.

LiveScience · Dec 6, 2024

First sighting of great silver water beetle in Dorset for 200 years

Wren Franklin, a masters student at Bournemouth University, found two great silver water beetles in Blackmore Vale.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024

British Olympic sailors threaten to quit Dorset base over plans for waste incinerator

Paris medallists join people on Isle of Portland in opposing proposals that could damage air quality and environment

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2024

Baby orangutan travels first class to join youngsters at Dorset monkey sanctuary

Bornean orangutan Kiwi is the second young arrival to join Europe’s specialist orangutan creche in a month.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Woman, 60, released without charge by police probing three deaths at care home

Two men and a woman died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at the home in Swanage, Dorset.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024

Yachtswoman Pip Hare sets off on solo, non-stop round-the-world race

The 50-year-old, from Poole, Dorset, admitted to nerves ahead of the start but said it is going to be ‘incredible’.

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024

Baby orangutan rescued by Dorset monkey sanctuary

Sibu Junior has been taken in after his mother failed to feed him at Dublin Zoo

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

Worker at Dorset care home where three died was among those taken to hospital

Seven people treated in hospital after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning but are not in serious condition

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2024

Woman arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after care home deaths released

In an update on Thursday, Dorset Police said the 60-year-old woman who was arrested had been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024