TRANSPORT bosses have pledged to drive down congestion after Bournemouth was named one of the worst places in the world for traffic jams.

A FARMER in west Dorset who is campaigning to make it mandatory for dogs to be on a lead near livestock has had more of his animals viciously attacked.

After 14 years the long-serving landlords of a village pub which has been the heart of its community will be calling last orders for one final time.

A driver from Bridport has been fined for speeding on the coast road last summer.

DORSET County Hospital has received a national award for its commitment to patients living with incurable blood cancer.

WEST Dorset is a highly proactive region in terms of energy awareness.

BRIDPORT are hampered by injury and unavailability problems for the long trip to Helston Athletic on Saturday (3pm).

A SERVICE making it easier and faster for children and young people to seek help about their mental health is expanding in Dorset.

LYME Regis star Fred Parsons continued his unstoppable recent form with a hand in all four goals as the Seasiders beat Axminster Town Reserves 4-0.

TRAFFIC officers will now be equipped with plastic skates and battery boosters to move broken down vehicles to safety quicker across Dorset.

A NATIONWIDE competition offering apprentices in Dorset the chance to pitch their skills against other trainees in their craft is accepting final entries during National Apprenticeship Week.

BEAMINSTER visit Parley Seconds in the curtain-raiser to their 2022 County Division Two season on Saturday, May 7.

BRIDPORT Barracuda swimmers enjoyed a fantastic Dorset County Championships at Littledown in Bournemouth, setting 15 personal bests.

Dr Ranj regularly appears on This Morning offering medical advice to viewers.

Sir Keir Starmer has blamed Boris Johnson for the group of antivax protesters who accosted him, claiming the Prime Minister knowingly pedalled “a conspiracy theory of violent fascists”.

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THE owner of a family petting farm is waiting for answers after fences were broken by horse riders taking part in a hunt.

"IT is not okay to laugh at someone else's expense."

Local woman Sandra Jay Russell has taken the plunge to raise funds for Harmony, Bridport’s mental health hub.

BLUE Badge rules across the Dorset Council area are to be made the same, although critics say the proposed two-tier system could lead to confusions.

I see that our local MP has finally achieved fame as number three in the league of expensive MPs.

I don’t know about you but I have every intention of continuing to wear my mask in shops and other congested places – and of avoiding high risk situations.

Students dug in as they planted a dozen fruit trees that will improve their school’s outside area.

The Prime Minister was speaking during this week’s instalment of Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons.

JAZZ violinist Dan Baker will play the music of Stéphane Grappelli at Bridport Arts Centre on Friday, February 18 at 8pm.

THE first face-to-face full Dorset Council meeting since the pandemic began is due to take place next week.

INEQUALITY in bus services needs to be addressed in Dorchester – town councillors have been told.

WORK could continue until the early hours on the County Hospital’s new multi-storey car park – for up to a month.

VULNERABLE families in Dorset are to benefit from a government grant which will help them build better futures.

HOUSEBUILDERS are encouraging residents in Dorset to test their knowledge with a digital bird quiz to mark National Nest Box Week (February 14-21).

A DORSET MP is calling for the removal of 25-year-old temporary classrooms at a school he attended.

A SERIES of events to raise money for a cancer charity are set to take place next month by making cakes and bringing people together.

DORSET Chamber is launching a new series of monthly health and wellbeing workshops to help employers nurture their workforces.

A new image has been released with Boris Johnson shown to be next to an open bottle of fizz at a Downing Street Christmas quiz.

Eligible children include those with diabetes, immunosuppression, learning disabilities and other conditions.

Russia currently has an estimated 130,000 troops on the Ukraine border.

Armitage has donated to the Conservative Party for a number of years now

Sir Keir was bundled into a police car for protection near Parliament on Monday.

Key Dorset route partially blocked due to crash

In the interests of pedestrian safety, will the recent changes to the Highway Code mean that cyclists in Bridport town centre will no longer be permitted to ride on the pavement?

DORSET is currently on track to have a “completely snowless winter”.

Bridport Mayor Ian Bark is inviting local residents to a special concert being staged this spring.

A series of bee-licious recipes including one from a west Dorset chef and another from a former Bridport News writer have been complied as part of a campaign to help wildlife.

More than 100 workers at Dorset County Hospital are still not vaccinated against Covid-19, figures suggest.

Long-term use of Paracetemol has been linked with increased heart attack and stroke risks among people with high blood pressure, according to a new study from the University of Edinburgh.

Three in five Dorset homes have energy efficiency ratings of Band D or lower, figures reveal, amid an energy crisis which is likely to see millions of people struggle to heat their homes.

Chickerell Steam and Vintage Show is returning this summer.

A DORSET charity is launching a range of ‘consent’ themed clothing for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2022.

Sir Keir was put into a police car for protection after he faced allegations of “protecting paedophiles”.

Robins, Bramblings and Goldfinches are among the birds commonly seen at this time of year.