ORGANISERS celebrated the success of a weekend exhibition in west Dorset which was out of this world.

Live updates as Dorset faces a sixth day of fuel shortages

CAN I thank everyone who donated to our recent Crowdfunders for their generosity. We raised over £9,000 to help towards bringing a refugee family to settle in Bridport.

TIME is running out for business owners to sign up to this year's Fiver Fest.

MOTORISTS continued to flock to fill their tanks across Dorset for a fifth day - as the transport secretary said Brexit has been a 'factor' in the current fuel crisis.

THERE has been a drop in the number of appointments for patients with treatable conditions at Dorset County Hospital, figures show - with health bosses apologising for the 'inconvenience and distress' the pandemic has had on treatment.

MUSIC-lovers are invited to attend a classical concert by a string trio.

MORE than 1.15 million Covid-19 jabs have been administered across Dorset to date.

EXPERTS warn the impact of the pandemic is a 'ticking timebomb' on eye health after new data reveals almost 19,000 people in Dorset are living with sight loss.

A PROJECT aimed at exploring how next generation connectivity can benefit the people that live and work in rural areas picked up three awards at the Connected Britain conference.

Nectar is a loyalty scheme owned by Sainsbury’s, and can be use with other retailers such as Argos and ebay.

A CONTROLLING woman who ‘took advantage’ of a ‘vulnerable’ underage girl has been jailed for five years.

5️⃣ Five days of queues at petrol stations across Dorset ⛽️ The latest with fuel stations from across the area 🚛 shortage of HGV drivers is seen to be the source of the fuel crisis 💷 Government urges people to continue buying petrol as ...

A TOTAL of 248 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest statistics.

THE draft access and movement study (Bridport News 9th September) reveals the fundamental problems of the ill-conceived Vearse Farm development.

EMERGENCY services in Dorset said they have a 'very healthy supply' of fuel - as motorists continue to flock to garages to fill their tanks amid fears of a shortage.

From court registers dated September 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17.

NHS England medical director for Covid immunisation Dr Jonathan Leach took to Twitter to warn parents that the forms are fake.

AFTER a mostly clear morning, heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across Dorset.

FIGHT nights are returning to the Bridport area later this year for the first time since 2019.

THE TEAM behind a local jazz festival are putting together an exciting music programme for the coming months.

HIGHWAY engineers got an idea of what it is like to be blind in a move which it is hoped may help steer decisions in designing street layouts.

MOVES are afoot to make Dorset a “sustainable palm oil community”.

AS LIFEGUARDS leave our beaches, visitors to the coast are being urged to heed the RNLI’s safety advice.

Strictly's class of 2021 took to the ballroom for their first routines on Saturday and we're already ready for week two.

The Great British Bake Off is back on Channel 4 tonight with a new theme for the remaining bakers

The second episode of Great British Bake Off 2021 airs tonight as bakers take on biscuit week.

A VEHICLE'S windscreen was smashed in a 'reckless' attack over the weekend.

DRIVERS have been warned about storing extra fuel at home as the queues at petrol stations continued at the weekend – leading to some garages putting limits on how much can be purchased, or sites being forced to temporarily close altogether.

Motorists are being urged to be respectful and responsible after a weekend which saw queues at petrol stations and some stations running out of fuel

CONCERNS have been raised over plans for a huge solar farm in the countryside.

A TOTAL of 338 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest figures.

A MAIN road in Bridport was closed for almost an hour after a fuel tanker which ran into difficulties needed recovery.

A WAR hero has finally received a clasp for medals he earned more than 75 years ago.

HIGH levels of demand for UK staycations are set to continue next year - with one delighted Dorset holiday provider experiencing a 70 per cent increase in bookings compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Food allergies and incorrect packaging are among the reasons behind a number of product recalls.

THE FINAL weeks of famous fossil hunter Mary Anning’s life will be performed on stage.

A SCHEME which offers walks around Bridport needs volunteers to lead people on strolls in and around the town.

THE PEOPLE of Bridport came up trumps to raise funds for chemotherapy at home services.

Tom Fletcher and his Strictly Come Dancing partner Amy Dowden have tested positive for Covid.

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

Those devices unable to upgrade to the newer version will be locked out from Google services for good.

A NEW location has been chosen for the statue of Mary Anning, due to be unveiled in Lyme Regis next year.

EVENTS have been taking place throughout the week to highlight the need for action with regards to climate issues.

A TOTAL of 367 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest figures.

A WEST Dorset dairy farm has been commended in Parliament for its approach to sustainable farming.

THE best regions for wildlife have been named - with the south west of England making it into the top seven.

RESURFACING and repair work on several key Dorset roads will take place in the coming weeks.

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A 'VITAL' piece of medical equipment has been installed at a Dorset hospital, thanks to a £20,000 donation.