The Ropemakers in Bridport has been named Pub of the Year.

A BUS company has reversed its decision to cut an ‘important’ bus route after a Dorset pensioner offered to pay for the service himself.

Tourism businesses held up as being the best in the industry have spoken of their pride after winning at a prestigious awards ceremony.

THE Dorset councillor leading on planning in the county has been labelled obdurate and set in his ways, not prepared to listen to alternative views.

Two passionate Bridport students - who are standing for election to the UK Youth Parliament - hope to represent the county by tackling issues such as climate change and young people’s mental health.

A TOURING arts organisation in Dorset is taking a comedy take on the detective genre on tour.

A gripping National Theatre Live adaptation of a Philip Pullman novel can be seen in Bridport this Thursday.

THE BUDGET for fire crews across Dorset has been revealed for the next financial year - with fire chiefs being left 'disappointed and frustrated'.

Read heart-warming proposal stories and discover the UK’s favourite locations to propose, get married and to honeymoon - including an appearance from Dorset.

MOTORISTS in the south west are notified of two-thirds of road work closures correctly, according to new research.

54-year-old Air Marshal Andrew Turner has written a letter apologising for the incident.

A DRAMATIC airborne rescue took place on a west Dorset beach after a man suffered a medical emergency and was at risk from the incoming tide.

THE much-loved Bridport Food & Beer Festival will be back in town this summer.

Drivers are being warned of a crash in west Dorset.

There’s a vacant seat on Beaminster Town Council following the resignation of Cllr Julie Cooke.

Bridport Pantomime Players have done it again - oh yes they have!

THE Covid infection rate across Dorset has fallen substantially in the past week.

I COULDN’T help but think, on reading the story of the cat that wandered on to the pitch, interrupting the League 1 match between Sheffield Wednesday and Wigan Athletic at Hillsborough on Tuesday.

DORSET’S highways portfolio holder Ray Bryan has pledged to never return to the days of ‘salami slicing’ highways budgets.

The broadcaster's long-awaited series Forbidden America sees him film some of his toughest scenes yet. Gemma Dunn finds out more.

With Eggheads returning to our screens for its 23rd series, Danielle de Wolfe learns more about quizzing (and cycling) from presenter Jeremy Vine.

Whether they snap shut, grow towards the light or fold their leaves at night as though sleeping, you can watch it all.

Many families will likely be forced to decide between eating and heating their homes amid the energy cap rise. But could these simple steps save hundreds on bills?

The Dutchess of Cambridge told viewers we “all feel scared sometimes” during CBeebies Bedtime Stories.

A LIST has been compiled of the 10 most expensive streets to live in the DT postcode - with one street in Lyme Regis making the top three.

Two cafés in west Dorset have won awards for minimising their everyday use of plastic.

A village telephone box that was purchased for £1 has been transformed into a lending library.

Ant & Dec’s new quiz show Limitless Win won't be returning this week - here's why.

Further pressure has been piled on families after Ofgem announced a 54% increase in the energy price cap last week. 

Here is everything you need to know about the UK clock changes in 2022.

DORSET still has no areas with Covid case rates in the highest bracket on an interactive map on the government website.

CHANGES to Blue Badge parking rules to make them the same across the Dorset Council area have won support.

THE majority of Dorset Police officers found to have a case to answer for misconduct by the national watchdog ended up facing no further action from the force.

Do you care about what goes on around you, wish your community had a louder voice, and want to make a difference? Then we may have a job for you.

HERE are the best pictures of Dorset - as taken by our readers.

Full list of content being scrapped by Netflix in March including TV shows, Netflix originals and films. 

SANDI Toksvig is back with another series of Extraordinary Escapes, where she's joined by a celebrity guest in each episode.

Applications for the second series of ITV's Limitless Win are now open - here's how you can apply.

The Masked Singer returns on Saturday February 12 for the final of the series. Here's how you can watch it.

If you're looking for some garden furniture inspiration or need a cosy chair for a conservatory, egg chairs are the way to go.

Theroux's latest documentary will see him travel to the United States for an investigation into the latest incarnation of the far-right

A ROW has erupted after a Dorset MP suggested police should not be wasting resources probing a wildlife crime after an investigation was launched into the death of two rare eagles - one of which was found dead in the county.

A CYCLIST in her 60s has been left in a life-threatening condition following a crash.

A colourful cavalcade of Mini cars helped provide a fitting send-off for well-known motor trader Geoff Restorick, who has died, after a short illness, aged 79.

A DRIVER from Somerset has been fined for travelling at almost 30mph above the speed limit on the A35 near Bridport.

A COUNCILLOR has quit - with a blistering attack on the Tory leadership at Dorset Council.

A DAY-long online awards ceremony honoured Dorset’s “resilient, creative and innovative” tourism businesses after two years of the pandemic.

While there are so many dates to remember we are wondering if International Tutu Day passed you by?

A 'VERY limited number' of beds are currently available in hospitals and care homes across Dorset as health and social services experience 'exceptional demand' - with the impact of Covid-19 said to be adding to the seasonal pressures this winter.

COVID infections rates are starting to fall again across Dorset – but health and care services are under “significant pressure”.