West Dorset

These beaches in Dorset are likely to have fewer crowds but are still great for a day out.

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The best secret beaches in Dorset with little chance of crowds

The best pub beer gardens in Dorset

The best pub beer gardens in Dorset

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Some of the best pub beer gardens in Dorset

Boscombe beach in Bournemouth - Dorset has made it into the top 10 most searched for Rightmove buyer locations in 2021. Picture: PA Wire

Boscombe beach in Bournemouth - Dorset has made it into the top 10 most searched for Rightmove buyer locations in 2021. Picture: PA Wire

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Dorset in top 10 most searched for Rightmove buyer locations in 2021

A mid-terraced property in North Allington, Bridport, will go under the hammer in July. Picture: Savills

A mid-terraced property in North Allington, Bridport, will go under the hammer in July. Picture: Savills

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Narrow three-bedroom house could be yours for £115,000

The Rose and Crown pub in Longburton, near Sherborne, has won pub of the year. Picture: CAMRA

The Rose and Crown pub in Longburton, near Sherborne, has won pub of the year. Picture: CAMRA

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Village pub dubbed 'hub of the community' wins pub of the year

Outside the Coach and Horses Inn, South Perrott, Dorset. Picture: Channel 5/Twofour

Outside the Coach and Horses Inn, South Perrott, Dorset. Picture: Channel 5/Twofour

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Struggling Dorset hotel and pub transformed on Hotel Inspectors

Inside Poundbury near Dorchester, Dorset. Picture: Finnbarr Webster

Inside Poundbury near Dorchester, Dorset. Picture: Finnbarr Webster

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The 48 areas of Dorset with more than three coronavirus cases

A coronavirus test

A coronavirus test

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More than 100 new Covid-19 cases in Dorset as Delta variant spreads

Rachel Miranda, a medical laboratory assistant (MLA), prepares Covid-19 tests for analysis in the laboratory at Whiston Hospital in Merseyside. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday October 20, 2020. The team of scientists are working round the clock at the

Rachel Miranda, a medical laboratory assistant (MLA), prepares Covid-19 tests for analysis in the laboratory at Whiston Hospital in Merseyside. PA Photo. Picture date: Tuesday October 20, 2020. The team of scientists are working round the clock at the

Purbeck, Dorset

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More than 100 new Covid-19 cases in Dorset as total tally reaches 38,000

Why coronavirus cases may be rising again in Dorset

Why coronavirus cases may be rising again in Dorset

Purbeck, Dorset

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Why coronavirus cases may be rising again in Dorset

Graphic shows how Covid-19 cases have surged and fallen in Dorset

Graphic shows how Covid-19 cases have surged and fallen in Dorset

Graphic shows how Covid-19 cases have surged and fallen in Dorset

Summer Lodge in Evershot in North Dorset is reopening its doors on Monday, May 17 after being shut throughout 2021 due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Pictures: Jack Mackenzie

Summer Lodge in Evershot in North Dorset is reopening its doors on Monday, May 17 after being shut throughout 2021 due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Pictures: Jack Mackenzie

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'Excellent’ luxury country Dorset hotel ‘fully booked’ ahead of its reopening

The six areas of Dorset with more than three Covid-19 cases

The six areas of Dorset with more than three Covid-19 cases

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The six areas of Dorset with more than three Covid-19 cases

Fewer than 10 new coronavirus cases reported in Dorset

Fewer than 10 new coronavirus cases reported in Dorset

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Fewer than 10 new coronavirus cases reported in Dorset

Day one of filming for Star Wars at Winspit Quarry in coastal Dorset. Pictures: Dorset Echo/Michael Taylor

Day one of filming for Star Wars at Winspit Quarry in coastal Dorset. Pictures: Dorset Echo/Michael Taylor

Purbeck, Dorset

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Photos show first day of filming new Star Wars series at Dorset quarry

UK Covid-19 alert level should be lowered from 4 to 3, chief medical officers say

UK Covid-19 alert level should be lowered from 4 to 3, chief medical officers say

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UK Covid alert level lowered from 4 to 3 following chief medical officer review

Dorset Council broadcast live to answer Covid-19 questions

Dorset Council broadcast live to answer Covid-19 questions

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Live: Updates as head of Public Health Dorset answers YOUR questions on Covid

Vote 2015: Oliver Letwin increases his majority in West Dorset

Vote 2015: Oliver Letwin increases his majority in West Dorset

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Vote 2015: Oliver Letwin increases his majority in West Dorset

Vote 2015: Everything you need to know if you live in West Dorset

General Election 2015

Vote 2015: See who's standing as a parliamentary candidate for West Dorset

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