Beaminster6 days agoMirror reflection triggered fire in thatched roofA mirror on a windowsill reflecting sunlight is thought to have started the fire.6 days ago20 Mar 2026Thatch fire tackled by 60 firefightersCrews remain at the home using thermal imaging cameras to check for hotspots.20 Mar 202626 Feb 2026Travellers' site near actor's home approvedA couple living on land near Martin Clunes' home are granted permission to stay there permanently.26 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Traveller site near actor's home set for approvalA couple living on land near Martin Clunes' home are seeking permission to stay there permanently.20 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Award-winning restaurant to close amid rising costsThe Ollerod will close its kitchen from March, blaming rising costs for food, staff and utilities.23 Jan 20263 Jan 2026Is love in the air for beavers Chip and Willow?Chip and Willow replace Woody and Twiggy who escaped from Mapperton Estate in 2024.3 Jan 202611 Dec 2025Parkland housing plan 'threatens albino badgers'The owner of Parnham House wants to build 82 houses to raise money to restore the fire-hit building.11 Dec 20251 Dec 2025Designer homes plan published for fire-hit estateThe owner of Parnham House wants to build 82 houses to raise money to restore the stately home.1 Dec 202523 Nov 2025Martin Clunes revives fair to raise hospital cashBuckham Fair will return to raise funds for Dorset County Hospital's new emergency department.23 Nov 2025...
