A town council has revealed the latest designs for a new skatepark - and is now looking for feedback from residents.

Dorset businesses and attractions struck gold in the South West Tourism Awards, with 14 others from across the county also scooping silver and bronze accolades.

It appears that the RSPB won’t not be happy until someone is convicted of a crime, even when there is inconclusive evidence to show that any criminal offence has in fact been committed (‘Dorset Police explain white-tailed eagle investigation de...

Award-winning writer Ambra Edwards is to give a talk, 'Head Gardeners’, to the Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society.

CUPID is a mutual support group for ostomists, i.e. anyone with a stoma (colostomy, urostomy, ileostomy) or pouch.

Currently, the police are responsible for issuing ‘moving traffic’ fines, except in London and Cardiff.

AS A runner myself I am always acutely aware of the risk of injury - with us runners it is knees and hips that tend to take the brunt of the impact – as well as ankle and foot injuries.

The inquiry is seeking to find who leaked the information to the media.

As the 2021/22 NBA comes to a close on April 12, fans can raise a glass in style with Hennesy's limited collector's edition. How to get yours.

Gentleman Jack returns to the BBC this weekend for a second series

Local fish and chip shop owners have expressed concern for their industry following price increases.

Hosting world-class cycling will provide a real boost to Bridport's events calendar as the area emerges from the pandemic, the town mayor has said.

AN OUTBUILDING at a Walditch property could be converted to an annexe, workshop and ‘car barn’.

The Bridport & District Spring Show is today (Saturday, April 9) at the United Church Hall, Bridport.

AUTHORITIES have relaunched a campaign to protect wildflowers and wildlife on the county's roadsides and discourage littering.

POLICE are reminding people that any abuse in the workplace should be reported via the appropriate channels.

VETERANS of the Falklands War are being reminded that support is just a phone call away as the 40th anniversary of the conflict is marked.

Residents and visitors to Dorset can support the NHS this Easter by choosing the right health services during the busy holiday period.

As Tipping Point celebrates its tenth birthday, host Ben Shephard reflects on the show, his career and life as a father of two.

The Win The Ads player has scored the biggest jackpot of the series in Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway's final episode. See what she won.

Ant takes a tumble during the Ant versus Dec challenge but just keeps going like a pro.

Saturday Night Takeaway viewers are obsessing over Dorothy's return in the final episode of the ITV series.

Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway viewers have called on ITV to make the popular feature Ring My Bell its own show.

Oti Mabuse's Goatie and Goosie steal the show in the final episode of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway series.

Boris Johnson has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on an unannounced visit.

The pub chain Hungry Horse is giving away thousands of pairs of slippers with its Sunday roasts in April 10

Tonight is the final episode of this series of Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway - here's how to watch it.

Police investigating an incident of indecent exposure at the top of Abbotsbury Hill are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

BRIDPORT has been named as one of the best places to live in the UK.

Almost £300,000 is being spent on major improvements at West Bay Holiday Park ahead of the summer season.

NEW figures suggest most perpetrators of stalking across Dorset will go unpunished.

THE Green Party has another councillor on Dorset Council following a by-election in west Dorset which saw a seat taken from the Conservatives.

Two Dorset spots have been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Live in the South West of England for 2022.

An application from a Bettiscombe farm to convert a former milking barn to a home has been refused by Dorset Council.

HEAR 1920s and 1930s vintage jazz from the Sunset Café Stompers at St Mary's Church, Beaminster, on Saturday, April 9.

POLICE across Dorset are warning the public to remain cautious following reports of online 'sextortion'.

Here are a few things to do in Dorset over the weekend of April 8-10

Members of the public are being invited to a local history research event tomorrow exploring west Dorset communities.

A TRIAL which sees 5G care devices put into vulnerable independent people's (VIPs) homes has had its funding increased.

Newsquest has raised more than £30,000 as part of its #ThereWithUkraine appeal thanks to the generosity of its readers.

It comes as Boris Johnson prepares to address the nation on Friday afternoon.

Alabama Rot was first found in the UK in 2012 and have mostly been reported by pet owners who walk their dogs in the countryside.

Smith, who won the Oscar for his role in King Richard, has now had the award taken away from him due to slapping Chris Rock

A HOLIDAYMAKER managed to capture a dramatic video of a large rockfall in west Dorset - as authorities urge people to stay away from the cliff edge.

LOCALS told how a huge lorry got stuck in their village all night after the driver took a wrong turning and his vehicle became wedged in narrow lanes.

POLICE are investigating a ‘suspicious incident’ in Lyme Regis in which a man is reported to have taken a picture of two teenage girls when their skirt blew up in the wind.

LAWRENCES Auctioneers of Crewkerne has been bought by Auctionet, the web-based auction system for online and hammer auctions.

An art auction is taking place in Bridport this evening (Thursday) in a fundraiser for Ukraine.

DOZENS of employees are still working at Dorset Police despite being accused of domestic abuse, figures reveal.

THE first tranche of the bus improvement funding has taken place this week, as part of a £7 billion package to revitalise and bolster the bus service provision across the UK outside of London.