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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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 1 week ago
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
Body found after Fearnley-Whittingstall appeals for help finding 'dearest friend' The body of a man Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall called his "very dearest friend" has been found in Dorset - the same day the TV chef appealed for help finding him. Sky News - Published on November 17, 2022	Disposable barbecue 'most likely cause' of huge fire in Dorset A disposable barbecue is the most likely cause of a big blaze at Studland in Dorset, the local fire service has said. Sky News - Published on August 13, 2022
Manhunt launched after seagull attacked with cricket bat Police are hunting a man who reportedly attacked a seagull with a cricket bat in a Dorset seaside town. Sky News - Published on August 3, 2022	Search for man who fell from boat off Dorset coast stood down Air and sea searches for a man who fell from a boat off the Dorset coast have been stood down. Sky News - Published on May 4, 2022
Two teenagers found dead at Dorset beauty spot named Two teenagers who were found dead at a beauty spot in Dorset have been named. Sky News - Published on February 2, 2022	Extreme E to race in Dorset as replacement for Argentina Extreme E's final race of the season will take place in Dorset this Christmas. BBC Sport - Published on October 12, 2021
Police launch appeal as two women sought after Rolex watch theft in Dorset - public urged to 'remain vigilant' Two women are being sought by police in Dorset in connection with the theft of a Rolex watch in Poole. Sky News - Published on October 8, 2021	Man dies in fall from rocks on Dorset coast on hottest day of the year A man died after falling from rocks at a coastal beauty spot on the hottest day of the year, police have said. Sky News - Published on July 20, 2021
Woman falls from cliff near popular beach spot of Durdle Door A woman has died after falling from a cliff at Man O'War beach near Durdle Door, Dorset. Sky News - Published on June 15, 2021