A MAN has challenged authorities over a footpath which is proposed to run through his back garden.

A MAN has been banned from driving and ordered to pay more than £250 for travelling at 36mph in a 30mph zone.

LYME Regis’ iconic Royal Lion Hotel is set to close while refurbishment works are carried out following the acquisition of the site by a Dorset brewery.

A KIND-HEARTED young boy will be bouncing into West Bay this weekend to raise money for his school.

THE RNLI’s lifeboat station on the Cobb in Lyme Regis is to open its doors to visitors once again after being closed for almost two years because of Covid restrictions.

DORSET'S MPs have condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the UK prepares to impose tough economic sanctions against the Kremlin.

DORSET Council has made more than £70,000 from film and television productions in the county over the past three years.

RESIDENTS who have experienced domestic abuse will receive further support after Dorset Council received £650,000 of government funding.

Public Health Dorset is urging residents to continue staying at home if they test positive for Covid-19 or display symptoms of the virus.

FIRE chiefs are reminding people to make sure they know what to do should they have a blaze at home.

THERE are no specialist teaching units for more than 800 deaf children in Dorset after research reveals “shocking” disparities in support for deaf pupils across England

TRAIN operator South Western Railway (SWR) is offering Dorset commuters the opportunity to earn discounts on a range of activities through a new rewards programme.

Boris Johnson said the UK will offer support for the Ukrainian government in exile as the Prime Minister warned Zelensky he may need a “safe space”.

Councils across the UK are now starting to confirm how much residents will see their bills increase by.

The big clean-up has been underway in west Dorset this week after the area felt the wrath of Storm Eunice which brought devastating hurricane-force winds.

Mr Johnson will hold a COBRA meeting at 7:30pm this evening before a cabinet meeting at 8:30pm.

I would like to reply to Carolyn Peck’s letter about eagle migration to Dorset.

West Bay Holiday Park has been given permission to install a new flat roof entrance on a conservatory to the front of the site and to add a pergola over the external dining area.

The Prime Minister led a crisis meeting of to consider how to respond to Vladimir Putin’s military action against Ukraine.

A DORSET man received a road ban and a fine after being clocked driving at 124mph.

BRIDPORT caretaker boss Shaun Annetts has confirmed goalkeeper Greg Taylor and striker Tony Carlile have become the latest players to leave the club.

RAMPANT Bridport put nine tries past travelling opposition Wimborne as they won their Tribute Dorset & Wilts One South game 57-14 at the Brewery Ground.

A former milking parlour on a farm at Bettiscombe could be converted into a small holiday home.

THE Inner Wheel Club of Bridport was delighted to welcome District Chairman, Pam Brewster, to their February meeting and to return to face-to-face meetings after two years of Zoom.

The Government has announced a lower threshold for student loan repayments and potential minimum grade requirements for accessing loans.

Boris Johnson has promised to respond “decisively” to the Russian onslaught.

LYME Regis boss Julien Simier admits he is unsure what to expect from Okehampton Argyle in Joma Devon & Exeter League Premier Division action on Saturday (3pm).

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has received a questionnaire from the Metropolitan Police as part of an investigation into partygate.

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Industry experts have warned people across the UK can expect to pay as much as £1.60 per litre in the near future.

The concerning news will concern Brits amid the current cost of living crisis with fuel prices across the UK already at record highs.

The Prime Minister said the Russian president has “chosen a path of bloodshed and destruction” and promised "decisive" action.

An overhaul of the Student Finance system has seen some major changes

AN APPLICATION for two homes on the site of the Broadwindsor Craft & Design Centre off Redlands Lane has been refused.

Jurassic Coast celebrations are on the crest of a wave as a renowned sailor cruises in.

AN “EQUINE assisted learning centre” has been approved for a farm site.

A GROUP of car enthusiasts from Dorset are bidding to raise £500 for a national mental health charity.

Can you provide one of these rescue dogs at Margaret Green Animal Rescue with a loving forever home?

Students experienced the sights, sounds and smells of war and learned about the reality of life in the trenches at special sessions this week.

A hilarious heart-warming tale about an unlikely friendship can be seen in rural Dorset.

A RAIL campaign group has questioned whether a true picture has been given after a survey revealed South Western Railway passengers' overall satisfaction was ranked in 10th place out of a total of 22 rail providers.

A MAN is putting pedal to the metal for a Dorset charity in a bid to honour the memory of an acclaimed actress and a 20-year-old who tragically died.

Soak up a classic concert featuring a pianist and a quartet.

BUSINESSES should be extra vigilant about their cyber-security due to the ongoing situation with Russian and Ukraine, according to experts.

DORSET residents are being called upon to take part in a survey about pharmacy services in the county.

A CHARITY says it wants to ‘break the mould’ and add younger and more diverse members to its board of trustees.

A NEW round of community grants of up to £10,000 has been launched across the Dorset Council area.

The ONS has researched the most popular baby names in various regions of the UK

Get pampered pooches involved on pancake day with this dog-friendly recipe.

Boots became the first pharmacy to unveil it’s Covid test pricing ahead of the new government rules in April.