A MAN has died after going into the sea off Chesil Beach.

A FAMILY have paid tribute to their beloved son, brother and grandson who sadly died following a three-vehicle crash on a major Dorset route.

A £1 MILLION plan has been unveiled to renovate and repair historic St Swithun's Church in Bridport in time for it's 200th birthday.

A LOCAL mum has said that an educational advice line helped her to understand and give support for her daughter's severe anxiety.

Homes in Dorset are at their least affordable since at least 2003, new figures show.

THERE’S a chance to try your hand at decorating and firing Raku pottery.

A WARNING has been issued to the public regarding barbecues and fires as the weather heats up across Dorset.

VOLUNTEERS in Dorset are being invited to help with a national water vole survey.

A DORSET organisation has been crowned charity of the year at a recent national awards.

THERE’S a chance to try your hand at decorating and firing Raku pottery.

The takeaway delivery giant only bought its US rival in a £5.75 billion deal in 2020.

Changes for who is responsible if a self-driving car is involved in an accident are to be included in the update.

If you're looking to make space for your summer wardrobe. these 5 storage solutions from Swoon will come in handy.

The A35 Main Street is blocked both ways following a two-vehicle crash between Morcombelake and Chideock

CCTV images have been released of a suspect following an attempted burglary.

POLICE have said an investigation is 'ongoing' after a Citroen Xsara ended up off road and into a ditch following a crash.

Local 'can man' Pete Bechervaise's business is expanding after doing well over the pandemic.

Parents and carers in the Dorset Council area will find out today which school their children will be joining in September.

The rebate is available to all households in council tax bands A to D in England, Scotland and Wales.

THE death of a white-tailed eagle after it ingested high levels of rat poison has been described as "devastating" - but won't stop conservationists completing its reintroduction programme.

The future of agricultural and rural livelihoods is the subject of a Melplash Agricultural Society online seminar tomorrow which will be 'attended' by Environment Secretary George Eustice.

The number of workers on company payrolls in Dorset has continued to increase, new figures show.

More than 1,000 pupils in Dorset are in secondary schools which are full or over capacity, figures reveal.

Dorset County Hospital has seen an increase in midwives, according to new NHS figures, despite warnings about a shortage of midwives in England.

Boris Johnson will face a debate in the House of Commons this week, House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, confirms.

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The celebrity special sees stars battle out to be named Star Baker in aid of Stand Up To Cancer.

A person was airlifted to hospital after getting into trouble at sea.

Two separate groups of people were rescued after being cut off by the tide.

Traffic is reportedly 'at a standstill' on the A35 between Bridport and Dorchester.

There were three more coronavirus deaths recorded in the latest 24-hour period in Dorset.

TWO protestors who glued themselves to a table in front of Dorset councillors, disrupting their April meeting, have justified their actions.

House prices increased slightly, by 0.2%, in Dorset in February, new figures show.

WEYMOUTH councillor David Gray has been given a curt response to his question about whether the pay packages for senior officers, many over £100,000, are 'fit for purpose'.

HUNDREDS of bags of litter and various large items were removed from the Dorset coastline and country lanes in a series of events to tackle litter problems in recent weeks.

ONE of Dorset’s longest serving solicitors has retired after a distinguished legal career spanning six decades.

Fewer Dorset residents are working from the office than they were before the coronavirus pandemic despite all restrictions coming to an end, figures suggest.

THE ETCHES Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life, located on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site in Dorset has just launched a Children's Fossil Competition.

HERE are today's tide times for Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

Over the Bank Holiday weekend many of us will be opting for the takeaway menu rather than the frying pan.

Every year, hard-working Brits get a handful of days off thanks to bank holidays.

The driving laws that you’re probably breaking without even realising during hot weather.

A NEW dedicated app has been launched to showcase the best food and drink businesses across Dorset.

BRIDPORT and District Garden Club's Spring Show - the first since 2019 - was a 'great success', organisers said.

PLANS by the government to scrap charges at tips in an attempt to reduce fly-tipping have been met with scepticism in Dorset.

THE coastguard is issuing a warning to the public about rockfalls at a popular tourist destination in Dorset.

Police are attempting to break-up a huge rave in East Lulworth.

Travel Writer Simon Parker cycled 3,427 miles around 'Pandemic Britain' for his new book, Riding Out.

RESIDENTS wanting to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee with a street party are being urged to apply for a road closure soon.

NEW volunteers are sought for the St John Ambulance unit in Bridport.