TRAFFIC has always been an unpleasant aspect in Bridport, primarily because the ‘traffic’ thinks it is the only thing that is important.

A PROPERTY owner suffered a 'laceration to their head' during a fire.

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to extinguish an abandoned bonfire on a commercial yard.

A DISCUSSION is going ahead to look at ways Bridport can help to fight climate change.

Your favourite local paper is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.

PROTESTORS gathered to call for Dorset Council's pension fund to disinvest in fossil fuel industries.

AN AWARD-WINNING film starring a west Dorset actor will be shown for the first time next week - at a cinema in the county.

AN ANNUAL horticultural show has gone ahead for the first time in two years.

HEALTH bosses in Dorset are urging people to get their blood pressure checked.

TWO bikers rode into Lyme Regis as part of a challenge to visit 24 RNLI lifeboat stations in four days.

A FUND that awards grants of up to £1,000 to help students follow their dream career is now open.

BUSINESSES in Dorset are being urged to attend an event to help them harness the power of cutting-edge technology.

The Government have terminated an agreement with the French company Valneva, who were producing Covid-19 vaccines for them.

PEDESTRIAN and cyclist routes are being explored to link a 760-home development on the outskirts of Bridport to the town centre.

MORE than 300 drivers have been issued with warning letters in a 24-hour period following a community day of action targeting speeding motorists.

More than 200 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

A FESTIVAL which encourages people to support local businesses in set to return next month.

Bridport have done it again after the Covid rest, and have given us a wonderful day out at the Millennium Green – food, drink, cakes, cream teas and a bar.

MULTIPLE areas of Dorset could be permanently underwater in 30 years according to a climate change study.

If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.

A DISCUSSION will be taking place later this month to discuss environmental issues.

ONE of Bridport's favourite events full of silliness and outrageous hats returned for the first time since 2019.

As the much-loved series returns to Channel 5, we get the lowdown on the drama to come from stars Nicholas Ralph and Callum Woodhouse.

Financial experts have put together a list of seven ways to save money with the tips potentially saving more than £1500 each year.

We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for at Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

A 24 HOUR drinks and entertainment licence has been granted for Parnham House, despite almost 100 objections being made.

DORSET has a number of vibrant and diverse restaurants and they are not too hard to find.

CELEBRITY chef Mark Hix has implored people to cancel restaurant bookings if they are unable to attend, after no-shows cost his Lyme Regis restaurant more than £1,000 over just three days.

THE CAMPAIGN to 'save' a Bridport tradition continues, with paper petitions in a number of Bridport shops.

CORONAVIRUS cases remain high in some areas of Dorset despite a reported decline in new infections.

Today marks 20 years since 2,996 people died in the 9/11 attacks. Phil Penman of Dorchester, a young photographer working in New York, found himself nearby at the time as one of the photographers capturing the world's worst terrorist atrocity.

TWO PERFORMANCES will be taking place this weekend as part of a drive to engage young people in Bridport.

Ahead of the new University term students are being warned about HMRC scams.

THE GROUP behind a campaign to bring a refugee family to Bridport are now requesting donations of clothes and toys.

HERE are today's tide times for Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

Hannah Stephenson leafs through inspiring gardening tomes to suit everyone from allotmenteers to houseplant fanciers.

Comedy Central's latest new panel show is called The Complaints Department, hosted by Jason Manford. He tells Georgia Humphreys what's in store.

A WEST Dorset farmer campaigning for a change in the law to keep dogs on leads around livestock is one step closer to achieving his goal.

A BID to extend a quarry has been rejected.

Police in Dorset used Tasers hundreds of times in a year, figures show.

A 'TRISHAW' bicycle designed to get vulnerable people get out and about by transporting them across town has been wheeled into Bridport.

A NEW mural has been painted at a playing field in town.

FEWER than 350 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

A TEA party was held to say 'thank you' to local organisation who have contributed to a community project.

DORSET Police have highlighted examples of what lost property should be reported to the force - and what should be reported to Dorset council.

THE public are being encouraged to be alert of modern slavery.

WE WELCOME the government’s commitment to social care reform.

HERE are today's tide times for Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

Taking to the stage, the cast members thanked viewers for voting for the programme before Julie Malone was ushered towards the microphone.

Pete who is a firm favourite among viewers alongside sister Sophie collected the award last night.