Gap #corfecastle #dorset #old #ruin #photography #photo

Henry VIII had Portland Castle built deliberately short and squat. Military genius for the time, give the enemy ships nothing to aim at, use thick, curved walls to bounce cannonballs off.
Always good to finish up with a cream tea.
#PortlandCastle #Dorset #VisitDorset #EnglishHeritage #TudorHistory

IN PICTURES - Dorset County Show thrills crowds

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One week to go until amazing model show

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Woman 'spiked at seafront bar' - police appeal for witnesses to come forward

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Fire Engines loading on the Sandbanks Car Ferry #Dorset #Poole

The multipurpose Maumbury Rings, Dorchester #Dorset

A Roman amphitheatre created in the late 1st century AD

Built out of the remains of a 3rd millenium BC Late Neolithic henge

Modified for artillery use in the 17th century

Used in the 18th century for execution

📷 Sept 2025

#RomanSiteSaturday

Two children rescued off coast

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Footballer who pulled braid out of ex's head sentenced

#Dorset #BBCNews

@atlanticbirding.bsky.social chose today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme: #Contrast; light birds against dark backgrounds or vice versa.

Really like this #digiscoped Common Raven against a fiery sunrise at Portland Bill in October last year.
#birds #birding #Dorset #ECK #UKBirding

Men jailed over £14m tree-planting investment scam

#Dorset #BBCNews

Community intelligence is most useful when it leads to better conversations and practical action. Our final story explores how partners can use local evidence, lived experience and community resources to develop services together. #Dorset #CommunityIntelligence #PartnershipWorking: From…

Residents' 'huge concerns' as they vow to keep fighting massive housing development

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Handmade toys destined for #Dorset were hit in a drone attack in Ukraine www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/2651657...