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Winter is one of the most rewarding times to look for grey seals on the Dorset coast, not only because the colder months bring them closer to shore but also due to the shifting behaviour of the wider marine ecosystem. As stormy seas push fish and other prey species into shallower waters, seals follow — and with fewer visitors on the beaches, they are more likely to haul out on quiet stretches of coastline to rest and conserve energy. Wildlife groups across the region report t

A new Chatty bench has been unveiled at one of Dorset’s most picturesque coastal spots, encouraging visitors to take a moment to talk, listen, and connect. Designed to gently prompt open conversations, the bench aims to reduce loneliness and spark supportive dialogue around mental health... The bench, painted by local artist Helena Chessher, was created as part of a Dorset Mind initiative. Image: Dorset Mind The Chatty bench: Meaningful human connection The hand-painted bench

A viral Elm Tree Inn TikTok video has helped rescue a much-loved village pub in Dorset, earning its creators a nomination at the TikTok Awards UK & Ireland 2025. The historic Elm Tree Inn in Langton Herring closed in late 2023, prompting locals to launch a creative campaign to buy and reopen it as a community pub... Locals campaigning to save the Elm Tree Inn (Image: Natalia Goncherenko) Their Gen Z-style TikTok clip, which used humour and modern slang, quickly gained intern