Charmouth15 Feb 2026Fossil hunters urged to not search cliff fallsThere have been a number of landslides along the Dorset coast in recent months due to wet weather.15 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Large cliff collapse closes South West Coast PathDorset Council says it has closed the coast path and is working on a diversion.12 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Public to have say on fire station closuresA consultation will open into plans to close eight fire stations across Wiltshire and Dorset. 10 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Warning over closure of eight fire stationsFour fire stations in Wiltshire and four in Dorset are at risk of closure to cut costs.23 Jan 20268 Aug 2025Huge cliff crack prompts warning at fossil beachPeople are being warned to stay away from the cliffs at Charmouth after a large crack appeared.8 Aug 20254 Aug 2025Oil spill from broken down lorry shuts main routeThe spillage shut the A35 between the A3052 near Charmouth and the B3165 near Raymond's Hill.4 Aug 20255 Apr 2025Fuel tanker catches fire on major roadThe A35 was closed when the brakes on a fuel tanker caught fire earlier, the fire service says.5 Apr 202516 Mar 2025Watch: Cliff collapse caught on cameraThe cliff collapse at Stonebarrow Beach near Charmouth was caught on camera by a fossil expert.16 Mar 202512 Mar 2025Saucepan or bomb? Navy called after beach discoveryBomb experts discover potential ordnance on Charmouth beach was not what it seemed.12 Mar 2025...
