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This week in Wareham, the community is grappling with a significant environmental concern: a "horrendous" smell emanating from the local landfill is reportedly making residents sick. The Environment A

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Bestselling author and illustrator hosting workshop

Rachel Bright’s Art Tribe workshops are taking place at Happy River Retreat near Wareham.

Dorset Echo·4d ago
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Dorset author Rachel Bright launches creative Art Tribe workshops for children

Rachel Bright’s Art Tribe workshops are taking place at Happy River Retreat near Wareham.

Bournemouth Echo·4d ago
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New oil pipeline at Wytch Farm approved

A NEW replacement oil pipeline at Wytch Farm, a new home for the Men’s Shed, and changes to a historic house are among the latest planning decisions for the Wareham area.

Dorset Echo·14 Aug
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Appeal after two teenage girls involved in assault

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to get in touch following an assault involving two teenage girls in Wareham.

Dorset Echo·14 Aug
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Meander along Dorset’s most local river and take a peaceful walk to a harbour

A gentle walk from Wareham Quay follows the River Frome through meadows and reedbeds towards Poole Harbour.

Dorset Echo·9 Aug
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County Fayre & Dog Show in Dorset postponed due to concerns for animal welfare

Margaret Green Animal Rescue postpones Country Fayre & Dog Show at Church Knowle, Wareham, due to increased temperatures and animal welfare concerns.

Bournemouth Echo·7 Aug
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Popular Country Fayre & Dog Show returns to Dorset in August

Margaret Green Animal Rescue is hosting its popular Country Fayre & Dog Show at the Church Knowle Rehoming and Visitor Centre, near Wareham, on August 9.

Dorset Echo·30 Jul
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Shuttle bus service from Wareham station to RSPB Arne extended to end of August

The Purbeck Shuttle 200 route, which links Wareham railway station with RSPB Arne will run three days a week from July 22 to the end of August.

Dorset Echo·17 Jul
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Nature reserve near Wareham to host first-ever Fairy Day next weekend

The Blue Pool, located near Wareham, will host its first-ever Fairy Day on Sunday, July 26, offering a day of enchantment and woodland fun for all.

Bournemouth Echo·17 Jul
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Dorset wildlife charity calls on public to get out for the Big Butterfly Count

Butterfly Conservation, based in East Lulworth, Wareham is encouraging the public to take part in its annual Big Butterfly Count this summer.

Bournemouth Echo·17 Jul
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What films are on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester and Wareham this weekend

The release of a Disney live-action remake and a new instalment in a supernatural horror series are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

Dorset Echo·10 Jul
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How a Wareham family's decking became home to between 60,000 and 90,000 bees

What began as a fleeting pitstop by a passing swarm in April 2025 turned into a 15-month-long journey, culminating in an most astonishing bee extraction.

Dorset Echo·10 Jul
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Un-bee-lievable! Wareham family's decking becomes home to nearly 90,000 bees

What began as a fleeting pitstop by a passing swarm in April 2025 turned into a 15-month-long journey, culminating in an most astonishing bee extraction.

Bournemouth Echo·10 Jul
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5 of the best Dorset restaurants with 'stunning' outdoor seating and views

Restaurants in Christchurch, Burton Bradstock, Wareham and more are among the best in Dorset for outdoor seating and views

Bournemouth Echo·9 Jul
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Dorset heath fire treated as 'suspicious' as police appeal for information

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after a suspicious fire near Wareham.

Bournemouth Echo·7 Jul
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Fire near Wareham Forest 'started deliberately'

A FOREST fire is believed to have been started deliberately.

Bournemouth Echo·5 Jul
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Multiple temporary road closures to affect areas in Dorset for various works

Dorset Council announces temporary road closures on Soldiers Road, Norden (A351-Arne Road) and Wareham’s B3070 Worgret Road for maintenance and gas works.

Bournemouth Echo·4 Jul
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Planning applications lodged for sawmill, annexe and barn conversion

NEW planning applications have been submitted for Wareham, Lytchett Matravers and Swanage, including proposals for a barn conversion and a commercial sawmill use.

Dorset Echo·1 Jul
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LIVE: 'Blood on the roads' after crash involving car and pedestrian

North Street in Wareham is closed due to a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian Emergency services have attended and road closures have been put in place as they respond to the incident.

Bournemouth Echo·1 Jul
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Fundraising campaign launched to help build a new community workshop in Dorset

A drive to raise £200,000 has been launched by Wareham’s Men’s Shed as it tries to secure its future by having its own community workshop.

Dorset Echo·16 Jun
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Mr England beauty pageant finalist from Wareham becomes WWE wrestler

A Mr England finalist has swapped beauty pageants for the squared circle after becoming a superstar WWE wrestler.

Bournemouth Echo·16 Jun
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RECAP - Road closures after crash involving motorbike and car

Road closures are currently in place on the A352 Wareham Road after a crash at Warmwell Cross Roundabout.

Bournemouth Echo·14 Jun
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Flying festival set to take off in Dorset next weekend

Purbeck Flying Festival will take place on Saturday, June 20, at Eyres Field in Wareham, and will feature a variety of aircraft.

Bournemouth Echo·10 Jun
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Retail shops in Bournemouth and Wareham set to go under the hammer next month

Two retail properties in Bournemouth and Wareham are set to be auctioned by Clive Emson Auctioneers on June 17.

Bournemouth Echo·31 May
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What's on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester and Wareham this weekend

A science-fiction horror film and a musical comedy-drama film are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

Dorset Echo·29 May
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First chick hatches from historic pair of ospreys in secret garden

The first chick has finally hatched this year from a historic breeding pair of ospreys in Wareham.

Bournemouth Echo·23 May
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What's on in cinemas in Bridport, Dorchester, Wareham and Weymouth this weekend

The first Star Wars film in 7 years, a British rom-com film, and a children’s animated film are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

Dorset Echo·22 May
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Woman in her 20s seriously injured after assault in Dorset

Detectives investigating an assault in Wareham are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and seeking to trace a potential witness.

Dorset Echo·21 May
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Care home rated 'good' in all areas

A residential care home in Wareham has been found to be 'good' in all areas in a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report.

Dorset Echo·8 May
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Last-minute 17-person cancellation leaves independent pub 'let down'

An independent pub in Wareham is thanking the community for their support after a table of 17 cancelled ten minutes before their booking.

Bournemouth Echo·2 May
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School band from Dorset to perform at arts festival's opening event

HSD School Band from Harbour School Dorset, featuring pupils with special needs, to perform at Purbeck Art Weeks at Rollington Barn, Wareham, on 22 May.

Dorset Echo·1 May
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Dorset school band to perform at upcoming arts festival's opening event

HSD School Band from Harbour School Dorset, featuring pupils with special needs, to open Purbeck Art Weeks at Rollington Barn, Wareham, on 22 May.

Bournemouth Echo·1 May
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Dorset choir set to perform at fundraising event in Wareham

A Dorset choir are set to take centre stage in a night of music and fundraising.

Bournemouth Echo·28 Apr
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'Pungent' rotting egg smell linked to landfill site still disrupting resident's lives

Wareham residents have taken to social media to voice their continued frustration over pungent odours that have affect their daily lives.

Bournemouth Echo·15 Apr
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Series of wildfires broke out near Sandford and Wareham areas in Dorset

Wildfires on Dorset heathland near Sandford and Wareham spark major emergency response, threaten wildlife, and prompt police investigation into arson.

Bournemouth Echo·9 Apr
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The joys of Nordic walking in a Dorset forest

Jess Morency joins instructor Lynne Martin in Wareham Forest to discover the appeal of pole-powered walking

Dorset Echo·5 Apr
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April with the Wareham Land Trust

April with the Wareham Land Trust  Wareham Week

Wareham Week·1 Apr
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’No hiding’ from relegation worries - Exeter's Wareham

Exeter City top scorer Jayden Wareham says he and his team-mates know they are running out of time to save the club from relegation.

BBC Devon·1 Apr
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Jayden Wareham looks ahead to Blackpool (A)

Jayden Wareham looks ahead to Blackpool (A)  Exeter City Football

Exeter City Football·1 Apr
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McGrath and Nitschke Hail Wareham's All-Round Impact in Australia's ODI Win vs West Indies

McGrath and Nitschke Hail Wareham's All-Round Impact in Australia's ODI Win vs West Indies  Female Cricket

Female Cricket·1 Apr
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Businesses at odds over outdoor entertainment

Businesses at odds over outdoor entertainment  Wareham Week

Wareham Week·1 Apr
What's On

Max Wareham & the National Bluegrass Team at the Daily Brew

Max Wareham & the National Bluegrass Team at the Daily Brew  SouthCoastToday.com

SouthCoastToday.com·31 Mar
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Wareham does it all again as Australia seal series with emphatic win

Wareham does it all again as Australia seal series with emphatic win  caribbeannationalweekly.com

caribbeannationalweekly.com·31 Mar
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A public parking push for local businesses

A public parking push for local businesses  Wareham Week

Wareham Week·31 Mar
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Wareham’s all-around brilliance condemns Windies to another heavy defeat

Well, it seems our very own Wareham has been making waves on the cricket pitch! Our local talent has really shone, leaving the West Indies team with a tough loss to chew on. What a fantastic display from our boys!

Jamaica Gleaner·31 Mar
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Wareham's 39 and 3-Fer Back Up Mooney's 65 as Australia Beat West Indies by 90 Runs in 2nd ODI

Wareham's 39 and 3-Fer Back Up Mooney's 65 as Australia Beat West Indies by 90 Runs in 2nd ODI  Female Cricket

Female Cricket·31 Mar
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Investigation underway after several heath fires near Wareham | News - Greatest Hits Radio

We're hearing that fire crews have been tackling several heath fires in the Wareham area this week. It's a serious situation, and an investigation is now underway to understand how these fires started. Let's all stay vigilant to keep our beautiful local heathland safe.

Rayo·30 Mar
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The Scribes: Mr Teatime & The End Of The World LIVE @ Alice's Wicked Tea Party, Wareham

Get ready for a fantastic evening of live music right here in Wareham! Alice's Wicked Tea Party is set to host a special performance by The Scribes, featuring Mr Teatime and The End Of The World. Don't miss out on this local gig!

Dorset Echo·30 Mar
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Georgia Wareham on Translating T20I Lessons to ODI Success Against West Indies

Georgia Wareham on Translating T20I Lessons to ODI Success Against West Indies  Female Cricket

Female Cricket·30 Mar
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Heathland fires believed to be deliberate

Oh dear, it's been a worrying time for our beautiful heathlands! Fire crews have been tackling blazes on Sandford Heath and Great Ovens Hill, right on our doorstep here in Wareham, and sadly, it's thought these fires may have been started on purpose.

BBC Dorset·30 Mar