One person was left trapped in a vehicle after a crash which led to the closure of the A35 in west Dorset last night.

VILLAGERS say they have been left with no internet connection or phone lines for three weeks.

Crews for BBC, ITV, Channel 5 and even Netflix have come to Dorset to film according to a Freedom of Information Request

A TEN week project to stabilise a river embankment behind a trading estate is set to begin next week.

THE number of Covid-19 cases appears to be declining across Dorset, but some areas are still reporting high numbers of infections.

DORSET’s areas of deprivation could be redacted from a revised Council Plan document.

Here are some of the items you can buy in the Middle of Lidl and Aldi Specialbuys this week

A NEW play focusing on a famed Lyme Regis fossil hunter is set to come to town next month.

A SHOP worker raised more than £1,000 for charity with a sponsored sky-dive.

Georgia Humphreys chats to The Morning Show stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon about fame, cancel culture, and filming during Covid-19.

There’s good news for Brits itching to take to the slopes – resorts in France will be accessible again this 2021/22 season. But, as with everything else we’re experiencing, it'll be a bit different.

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

THE owner of a mobile catering business has spoken of her 'disgust' after the business was broken into.

COMMUNITIES fear they may end up paying more council tax if a proposal to merge local councils gets the green light.

MORE than 300 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest figures.

Check out the countries that you can travel to without quarantine from October 1st if you're double jabbed.

POLICE issued fines to motorists after they were clocked driving above the speed limit on the Coast Road near Portesham.

THE new owner of a 16th century manor house said he wants to create a venue everyone can enjoy - and it won't be a rave party mansion - after a controversial 24 hour alcohol and entertainment licence was granted for the premises.

AN MP has waded into the debate about Bridport's traditional torchlight procession which could be at risk.

POLICE are urging the public to be wary of cuckooing signs.

BRIDPORT residents are being encouraged to take part in a campaign highlighting the need to action in regards the climate crisis.

A BRIDPORT venue is hosting a live performance for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

This fantastic picture of a barn owl in the Marshwood Vale, taken by George Streatfeild, is our Picture of the Day!

DORSET has been ranked as one of UK's best counties for family-friendly walks.

A 'THOUGHT-PROVOKING' exhibition focusing on climate change is going ahead alongside an international arts festival returning to Dorset this week.

Students in Dorset heading off to university this month are being urged to check their rental accommodation is safe and that they know what they are signing up to, as a new survey reveals as many as one in three don’t read their property contract.

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

Grant Schapps announced the changes to the UK travel rules on Twitter

International travel will be made "easier" in England will change next month, it has been confirmed.

Turkey has still been the 4th most popular country to compare package holiday prices.

STAFF at a bookstore had a visit from a camera crew this week - and are set to be featured on a popular TV programme in the near future.

A MYSTERY man from Dorset has scooped one million pounds after winning big in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker draw.

OVER 200 veterans are set to march along the Jurassic Coast from Lulworth Cove to Lyme Regis, in a bid to raise funds for the charity.

FEWER people in Dorset became British citizens last year after participating in special citizenship ceremonies, figures show.

A MONTHLY showcase of all things vegan is returning to Bridport this weekend.

MORE than 3,000 complaints were recorded across Dorset as noisy neighbours caused a headache during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic.

PLANNING procedures at Dorset Council have been criticised by a residents' association as being unfair and lacking rigour.

A LOCAL transport group is set to resume its public meetings following an 18 month break due to the pandemic.

BRIDPORT boss Rob Marquis feels the Bees’ clash with Cadbury Heath presents a good chance for points on Saturday (3pm).

LAST week in this column, I said that I would go into more detail about the new health and social care levy that the Prime Minister announced on Tuesday 7th September.

Sir Elton John has announced that the upcoming European and UK tour dates of his 2021 Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour have been rescheduled to 2023.

BRIDPORT rider Catriona Ross sprinted to fifth place in the women’s junior race at the Tour of Britain criterium in Penzance.

LYME Regis suffered a rollercoaster 4-3 defeat at Thorverton in the Joma Devon & Exeter League Premier Division.

BRIDPORT Bowls Club dished out a plethora of trophies at their annual club championships, bathed in good weather.

Amazon are offering a year of Deliveroo Plus for free along with their Prime subscription.

Boris Johnson said the alliance, known by its acronym Aukus, would work “hand-in-glove to preserve security and stability in the Indo-Pacific”.

PLANS for a solar farm which partly crosses into Dorset from South Somerset near South Perrott will soon be decided.

THERE has been a new coronavirus-related death recorded at Dorset County Hospital.

A MAJOR road has been partially closed following a crash involving two vehicles this afternoon.

CELEBRITY Martin Clunes is auctioning off a walk-on part on the popular TV show, Doc Martin, in a bid to raise money for a local hospice.