Drivers are having to fork out hundreds of pounds to constantly repair their tyres - due to 'hundreds' of screws left scattered across a road.

A community is being invited to come together and reflect following the tragic death of two teenagers.

A QUIRKY seaside bungalow with a viewing tower that has 360-degree panoramic views has gone on the market for £900,000.

Bridport’s TSB bank in West Street has been given planning consent for a refit to include internal redecoration.

ONE of the major concerns surrounding large housing development is the worry that developers will ignore their obligations to the area – that they shirk the requirements they should be signed up to through their Section 106 agreements.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to several of Dorset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

Fewer GP appointments were carried out in Dorset in December, figures show, as health care workers across England focused their efforts on the coronavirus booster jab rollout.

ALMOST 50 child protection referrals a month were made by Dorset Police to social services – with a child protection charity calling on the government to ensure all youth victims of domestic abuse get the support they need.

ALMOST two dozen coronavirus patients at Dorset County Hospital have contracted the virus in hospital since lockdown ended last year, figures suggest.

AROUND £3.4m less was spent resurfacing roads across Dorset in the last financial year compared with pre-pandemic levels, figures show.

BRIDPORT will unveil their new manager at the end of the season, chairman Adrian Scadding has confirmed.

LYME Regis slipped to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of a rejuvenated Ottery St Mary Seconds in their Devon & Exeter League Premier Division clash at Davey Fort.

BRIDPORT followed up their away win at Swanage with a comprehensive 45-17 defeat of bottom club Salisbury Seconds in Tribute Dorset & Wilts One South.

MORE than a quarter of people in the south west have admitted a romantic encounter with a colleague, figures reveal.

The Chancellor will address the nation in a major press conference with energy bills set to rise by as much as 50%.

Brits have turned to cash-saving guru Martin Lewis for advice in wake of the new energy price cap.

This follows the release of the Sue Gray report, the senior civil servant investigating allegations of parties in Downing Street, published on Monday.

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TWO teenagers who were found dead at a beauty spot have been named.

A cyclist was injured in a collision with a car in Bridport.

A handbag was stolen after a thief broke into a car parked at a beauty spot.

Chris Loder MP – what a relief to learn that the Parliamentary gravy train does in fact call at West Dorset in the form of MPs’ expenses.

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MORE than 18,000 appointments at Dorset County Hospital have been cancelled or postponed since the start of 2020.

Comedian Paul Foot is bringing his new show Swan Power to west Dorset.

A CHARITY that provides dogs to veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has received a generous donation from Freemasons in Dorset that will be used to reward veterans and their four-legged friends with trophies for the greatest development.

A BUSINESS park unit at Rodden Farm, Weymouth is expected to be subdivided to create smaller industrial units.

Can you provide a loving forever home for any of these dogs at Margaret Green Animal Rescue?

A COMMUNITY scheme is looking for volunteer gardeners to join the team to support people with learning difficulties.

Starmer accused the Prime Minister of introducing a series of “stealth taxes” on working people.

Starmer began PMQs by accusing the Prime Minister of “parroting the conspiracy theories of violent fascists”.

Boris Johnson will face Prime Minister’s Questions today following the release of the Sue Gray report earlier this week.

Johnson also addressed the Commons on Monday where he faced further calls to resign.

The favourite fragrances of Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the Queen have been revealed, here's how you can smell like a Royal.

“Students should have opportunities to demonstrate achievements when ready”, throughout their schooling from age 14 to 19, the review adds.

Police are investigating after a car parked in Bridport was damaged with two of the windows smashed.

Britain's biggest warships has been spotted off the coast of Portland Bill today as it conducts training with the RAF.

DORSET’S care sector is just about coping in the face of Covid – although there are people still waiting for the care they are entitled to, but unable to get it because of staff shortages.

It appears from the latest Government statement that the Covid restrictions are being eased and hopefully it could mean that we are nearing the end of this pandemic – but of course only time will tell.

FARMLAND in Dorset which lends itself to environmental uses is expected to soar in value amid a wider rise in prices this year.

A ROAD in Dorset has been partially blocked this morning due to a ‘collapsed manhole’.

Today's picture of the day is a misty morning view over North Allington taken by Robin Boston.

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A PALATIAL playground that is 'fit for a king' is being built in Poundbury.

Family entertainment is on offer to keep youngsters amused over the February half-term holiday.

MORE than two in five NHS staff absences at Dorset County Hospital were linked to Covid-19 in the week before last, figures show.

A WELL-known hardware store on Bargates, which celebrates its 100th year, says it is constantly working to adapt to ever changing demands and expectations.

RESIDENTS in Dorset are being urged to make the most of a community library service on offer.

Mr Johnson said he “accepts Sue Gray’s general findings in full” and “above all her recommendation that we must learn from these events and act now”.

Details of three events left out of the Sue Gray report released earlier this week have been released by The Guardian and The Telegraph.