Dorset

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Dorset is a ceremonial county in South West England. It is bordered by Somerset to the north-west, Wiltshire to the north and the north-east, Hampshire to the east, the Isle of Wight across the Solent to the south-east, the English Channel to the south, and Devon to the west. The largest settlement is Bournemouth, and the county town is Dorchester.

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Fire crews battle blazes in Dorset and Scotland as 'extreme' wildfire risk remains Firefighters are battling wildfires in parts of the UK as emergency services warn of an "extreme" risk due to warm, dry weather. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Contract ends for controversial asylum barge Bibby Stockholm The government contract for the controversial asylum barge in Dorset has ended. Sky News - Published on January 11, 2025
Man and woman in their 70s found dead in seaside town Detectives have launched an investigation after a man and a woman in their 70s were found dead at a property in a Dorset seaside town. Sky News - Published on December 31, 2024

Three puppies stolen in Dorset found - but four still missing Three of the seven lurcher puppies stolen from a family just days after Christmas have been found. Sky News - Published on December 31, 2024
Young girl stabbed in Dorset as police arrest man and woman Two people have been arrested after a young girl was stabbed in Christchurch, Dorset. Sky News - Published on August 20, 2024
Mother handed wrong baby at hospital in Dorset A hospital trust in Dorset has said it is investigating after a baby was handed to the wrong mother. Sky News - Published on April 17, 2024

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, nine, dies in three-vehicle crash A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a nine-year-old boy died in a three-vehicle crash in Dorset. Sky News - Published on March 26, 2024
Paul Gascoigne says he is a 'sad drunk' living in his agent's spare room England football legend Paul Gascoigne has said he is a "sad drunk" living in the spare room of his agent's house in Dorset. Sky News - Published on March 6, 2024
Teenager dies on New Year's Day after three-vehicle crash in Dorset A teenager has died and three people have been injured after a three-car collision on New Year's Day. Sky News - Published on January 1, 2024
Asylum seeker numbers on Bibby Stockholm barge on the rise, campaigner says At least 135 asylum seekers are now living onboard the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset, according to local campaigners. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2023

Legionnaires' disease has killed 16 people in Poland and been found on the asylum seeker barge - but what is it? The bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease has been found in Poland near the Ukrainian border and on the barge due to house asylum seekers in Dorset. Sky News - Published on September 1, 2023
Asylum seekers to be moved off Bibby Stockholm barge after Legionella bacteria found Asylum seekers are being removed from the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset after Legionella bacteria was found in the water. Sky News - Published on August 11, 2023
Controversial barge that is set to house 500 asylum seekers docks in Dorset A controversial barge that is set to accommodate 500 asylum seekers has docked in Dorset. Sky News - Published on July 18, 2023	'It was like a warzone': Twelve cars set on fire around Dorset Residents have described a scene "like a warzone" after a night when a dozen car fires were reported around Dorset. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2023
Filming for new Star Wars TV series cancelled due to 'safety concerns' Filming for the second series of Star Wars TV spin-off Andor in Dorset has been cancelled due to safety concerns. Sky News - Published on April 20, 2023	Home Office to unveil plan to house asylum seekers in giant barge in Dorset Plans to house 500 asylum seekers in a giant vessel in Portland, Dorset, are to be announced by the government today, Sky News understands. Sky News - Published on April 5, 2023
Major incident declared after oil leak in Dorset A major incident has been declared after an oil leak in Dorset. Sky News - Published on March 26, 2023	Devastated family of girl, 15, killed on railway line shares statement The family of a 15-year-old girl killed on a railway track in Dorset has issued a warning about the dangers of tracks, saying they will "never be able to overcome" her death. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2023
Concern for mother's welfare after foetus found on heath in Dorset Police have raised concerns for a woman's welfare after a foetus was found on a heath in Dorset. Sky News - Published on March 2, 2023