Join the 27th International Thomas Hardy Festival & Conference in Dorchester, 25 July–1 August 2026. Talks, walks, performances, and workshops.

DORCHESTER RFC's A XV travel to Sherborne 2nd XV in their Counties 3 Tribute Ale Dorset & Wilts South clash this Saturday ...

Drivers in Dorchester are among those leading the way in their objection to electric vehicles (EVs) in England.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A central staircase will provide access to the galleries and archive. Image Courtesy of Carmody Groarke Founded in 1846, the museum is well regarded for its large collection of historic objects ...

About 50 firefighters were called to the blaze, which spread through the Grade II listed building in South Street, Dorchester, early on Monday. Handout photo dated 10/12/24 taken with permission from ...

UK mobile network operator Virgin Media O2 has expanded its 5G Standalone (5G SA) network to cover several major towns across Dorset. The telco has switched on its 5G SA network in Bournemouth, Poole, ...

A five-month-long road improvement scheme on a major four-way junction is set to begin. The works on Maumbury Cross in Dorchester, Dorset, begin on Monday. Signal-controlled pedestrian crossings will ...