Wareham6 days agoWhy has the price of fish and chips gone up?One Dorset fish and chip shop says VAT, the war in Ukraine and energy prices are pushing up costs.6 days ago7 Jul 2026Nature reserve heath fire 'started deliberately'About 7.5 acres of heathland are destroyed in a fire at the nature reserve in Poole.7 Jul 20265 Jul 2026Wildfire on heathland started deliberatelyCrews and equipment from 13 stations were involved in tackling the heath fire near Wareham.5 Jul 20264 Jul 2026Multiple crews tackle wildfire on heathlandCrews and equipment from 13 stations are involved in tackling the heath fire near Wareham.4 Jul 202620 Jun 2026'Special' door to Lawrence of Arabia's childhoodThe unique item from TE Lawrence's childhood home in Oxford goes on display in Dorset.20 Jun 202618 Jun 2026Men's Shed launches £200k appeal for new homeThe group - which brings men together to combat loneliness - wants to secure its long-term future.18 Jun 20266 May 2026Pedestrian rail crossing set to close for new gatesThe pedestrian level crossing at Wareham provides the only step-free access across the railway line.6 May 20262 May 2026How ospreys were 'tricked' into breeding in DorsetReintroducing ospreys to Dorset involved convincing birds they had been born there.2 May 202623 Apr 2026Former love‑triangle osprey lays fourth eggIt is the third year in a row female Osprey CJ7 has laid a clutch of four eggs at the site in Wareham.23 Apr 2026...