A seal has been spotted in the sea off West Bay.

Dorset residents have spotted fuel prices rocketing in the county- with diesel at a petrol station in Dorchester costing 176.9 per litre yesterday.

A KIND-HEARTED four-year-old bounced his way to West Bay over the weekend all to raise money for his pre-school.

THE Friends of Bridport Millennium Green have been busy planning their spring and summer programme of events.

THE Lyme Regis Society present A Talk: ‘World Heritage; what went wrong for Lyme Regis’ by Richard Edmunds.

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As Spain contains to relax its Covid restrictions, it looks like a sun-soaked summer holiday to the Canary Islands isn't that far away. How to book yours.

On top of testing the effect a plant-based diet has on their dog's digestion and health, owners will be asked to sniff their pup's poo.

Food inflation is the key driver behind higher prices, particularly for fresh food, impacted by poor harvests, both in the UK and globally.

A WOMAN has been arrested following reports a woman in her 20s was pushed into a fence by a car in Bridport.

A CONTROVERSIAL application for three homes on a site west of Watton Lane, Bridport has been rejected as an ‘overdevelopment’ and out of keeping with the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

CHANGES have been agreed for a Burton Bradstock holiday site as it prepares for the coming season.

FIREFIGHTERS have been called to the scene of a kitchen fire at a Bridport home.

Drivers are warned that Clarence Road in Dorchester is now closed due to a crash.

AUTHORITIES have condemned an attack on an ambulance in Bridport.

Warne’s management released a brief statement saying that he had passed away in Koh Samui, Thailand, of a suspected heart attack.

To show support for the people of Ukraine following the Russian invasion Bridport's Chapel in the Garden is holding a silent candlelit vigil tonight.

Tesco sells 75 million packs of baby wipes each year and the move forms part of the retailer’s wider aim to cut plastic consumption.

DORSET Council is to consider how it manages its pension fund investments with Russian companies amid the country's invasion of Ukraine.

Communities are encouraged to bring out the bunting for a special four-day bank holiday weekend for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

A SHOWCASE of live dance will celebrate 20 years of a Bridport youth organisation.

A BY-ELECTION is set to be held for a position on Dorset Council after a councillor resigned.

A SERIES of events is being held to help prepare the community for emergency situations in Dorset - including floods, cyber security and counter-terrorism incidents.

This summer will see the festival return after a three year break.

POLICE are reminding members of the public across Dorset to contact a helpline service when reporting a crime when wanting to remain completely anonymous.

BBC Russia said it has received reports that people in the country had been struggling to access its service. Here's what we know.

Australian cricketer, Shane Warne, has died of a ‘suspected heart attack’ aged 52, it has been announced.

Ryanair will be launching a new deal every day next week (March 7-13, 2022)

A section of the A35 is closed in both directions due to a crash near Monkeys Jump Roundabout

A DRUG dealer found to be in possession of illegal substances valued at more than £83,000 had set up a business operation dealing from the bedroom of his Bridport home, a court heard.

The community spirit in Bridport is shining through to show support to Ukraine and those suffering following the Russian invasion.

A 21-year-old motorist has been slapped with a fine after driving more than twice the speed limit on the Tunnel Road in Beaminster.

An elderly couple on the way to celebrate their wedding anniversary have slammed the 'appalling' behaviour of a young motorist who drove into the side of their car then fled from the scene, leaving them in a state of shock.

A BY-ELECTION is to be held after a councillor announced his resignation in an open letter - with a blistering attack on the Tory leadership at Dorset Council.

FAMILIES with assistance dogs or mobility problems are being discriminated against when trying to walk on Dorset beaches – according to a local dog ‘champion’.

BRIDPORT Rugby Club’s win last time out was doubly sweet for Mitch Waters as he captained the side on his 100th appearance for the club.

DORSET has been named as one of the speeding capitals of the UK, according to the latest figures.

I must begin this week with a huge thank you to the many local people who have donated and organised donations for Ukraine.

BRIDPORT must ingrain an “identity” into the club to improve their fortunes next season, according to departed goalkeeper Greg Taylor.

World Book Day 2022 is here.

CHARMOUTH has become the latest Dorset area to adopt its own Neighbourhood Plan.

DORSET is now in the top ten per cent of councils for climate achievements.

DORSET Council is still not paying some of its staff at the Real Living Wage threshold – according to Lib Dem group leader Nick Ireland.

There's a chance to hear an interesting talk about Dorset Museum today.

BRIDPORT caretaker boss Shaun Annetts will “pull out all the stops” as the Bees attempt to beat Brislington at St Mary’s Field on Saturday (3pm).

ITVX will be the UK’s first integrated advertising and subscription funded platform

A PUB landlord from west Dorset is travelling to the Ukrainian border with a van-load of supplies for refugees - and said he is prepared to fight 'without second hesitation'.

FIVE men have appeared in court charged with violent disorder in connection with an alleged incident at Weymouth Harbour.

The Met Office have issued a fog warning this morning for Dorset.