The Doko race was introduced in 1989 and is a rite of passage for aspiring Gurkhas to be selected for the British Army (Brigade of Gurkhas).

Morrisons is set to close 103 of its stores, cafes, florists and pharmacies in 2025, the supermarket giant has confirmed ...

A national blue plaque has been unveiled at the former home of Thomas The Tank Engine creator Reverend Wilbert Awdry. The unveiling, at 30 Rodborough Avenue in Stroud, Gloucestershire, marked 80 years ...

DORSET Wildlife trust is calling for donations to its 'water for wildlife' appeal as it says the county's wetlands are in "crisis". So far, nearly £5,000 has been raised for the 'water for wildlife' ...

If you're a fan of settling down after a long day at work to enjoy an evening of ITV, chances are you've caught an episode or two of The Chase. This popular game show features a team of four ...

Suggest one reason why vertical farming may succeed in some regions but not others ...

RJ Balson and Son was originally founded in Bridport marketplace in 1515 Steeped in history, a small family butchers has been successfully trading in a market town for more than 500 years, first ...

The shoreline between Charmouth and Seatown in Dorset, United Kingdom, has come to be known as the “Jurassic Coast” of England. Geological formations have revealed prehistoric creatures stuck in the ...

A near-complete fossil discovered on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast has been identified as a brand new species of ichthyosaur — a prehistoric marine reptile that lived around 190 million years ago. The ...

One of Rembrandt’s most celebrated self-portraits has left its permanent home to embark on a nationwide mindfulness-inspired art tour — and its first stop offers more than just a passing glance. The ...

Young people have said the social pressure to have a smartphone has made them "almost essential". In February 2024, Ofcom reported that nine out of 10 children owned a mobile phone by the time they ...