New Year’s Day tractor convoy raises money for charity
Tess de la Mare,West of EnglandandLuke Knight,SomersetSomerset Tractor RunnersThe New Year's Day tractor run through Somerset is now in its sixth year More than 120 tractors turned out for a…
Boy, 14, arrested after cars damaged in Sherborne
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of damaging cars in Sherborne.Dorset Police received a report late on New Year's Eve that a teenager was acting aggressively and breaking…
Attempted murder arrests after man stabbed in Christchurch
Two arrests have been made in connection with a reported stabbing in Dorset.Police received a report at 22:00 GMT on Monday a man in his 40s had sustained stab wounds…
Rare butterfly numbers reach record levels says charity
A record number of one of the UK's rarest butterflies has been found at a nature site. More than double the number of silk shelters were found at Lydlinch Common…
How to recycle Christmas trees in the South
Marcus WhiteSouth of EnglandIsle of Wight Donkey SanctuaryDonkeys enjoy clean, chemical-free Christmas treesWith the turn of the year, it could be time to take down your Christmas tree.Traditionally, Twelfth Night…
Record number of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized in Dorset
The highest number of e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized this year across Dorset by police in an effort to curb anti-social behaviour.Dorset Police said the 99 e-bikes - including…
West Bay cliff fall blocks beach on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
A visitor has called it "a miracle" no-one was hurt when a section of cliff collapsed on to a beach on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.Suzanne Sears was taking a walk near…
The biggest news stories of the year
Stephen StaffordSouth of EnglandOXFORD UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYTwo hundred huge footprints were discovered in an Oxfordshire quarryAs 2025 draws to a close, have a look back at the biggest…
‘Shocking’ dashcam footage shows dangerous driver
Sarwar Mustafa was filmed swerving around oncoming traffic and reaching speeds of up to 100mphDashcam footage showing police following a dangerous driver for 18.5 miles (30km) through Dorset has been…
Wareham military children charity founder gets MBE
A woman who set up a charity to help support military children has been appointed an MBE.Louise Fetigan, from Wareham, has been recognised in the king's New Year Honours list…