The town became very popular towards the end of the 18th century thanks to a Royal visit that began the craze of sea-bathing.

But Melcombe Regis councillor, Jon Orrell, said he had received "no evidence from residents that the business is causing any nuisance, noise, harm to children or anti-social behaviour".

This morning will see overcast skies and outbreaks of rain. Through the afternoon, it will gradually turn drier while cloud begins to thin. Tonight Tonight, cloud will continue to clear to the ...

Dorset Police received a report at 4.06am on Monday 10 March 2025 of a man requiring medical assistance in Melcombe Regis car park in ...