Things are heating up as a popular festival in Bridport is set to return.

PUPILS concerned about single use plastics took their message to the top.

The coming of the apple blossom will be celebrated at Bridport Community Orchard.

EMERGENCY medical couriers who serve Dorset have received the highest award that can be given to volunteer groups in the UK.

The life and work of distinguished wood engraver Reynolds Stone will be explored in a lecture given by his son.

MILLIONS of people across the United Kingdom are preparing to go to the polls in May for local elections – but not those living across the whole of Dorset.

THERE are more public electric vehicle charging points in Dorset than there were two years ago, new figures show.

Asda slashes prices and increases pay in £73m investment plan. Read more:

Boris Johnson could be forced to resign after the Sue Gray review into claims of Covid rule breaches in the Government is published

Celebrate World Penguin Day at SEA LIFE.

Immerse yourself in history on Thursday mornings with the return of Bridport Museum walks.

An appeal has been launched to raise £350,000 to support a place of peace and refuge at the heart of Bridport in its 350th year.

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A pub landlord from west Dorset who drove two convoys of humanitarian aid to Ukraine and helped refugees flee the country will be speaking about his experiences.

NEARLY 50 schools across Dorset house asbestos-containing materials, a freedom of information request (FOI) has revealed.

Dorset County Hospital has opened a new Outpatient Therapies Centre in Charlton Down.

Here is how you can save money at Aldi, Lidl and Morrisons.

Michelin starred restaurants have been ranked according to affordability – find out which ones won’t break the bank.

The Prime Minister continues to be under scrutiny over the partygate affair

A huge heath fire has taken hold at Canford Heath in Poole

The legacy of a campaigner will live on in so many local projects - including a community pub which is set to open its doors next week.

THE new-look Bridport Community Charter Fair is gearing up to become once again one of the town’s major events.

POLICE have released a shocking video of a crash which left a motorcyclist with seven broken rips and a broken scapula.

Thousands gathered on a town's street for the return of its annual Easter Bonnet Parade which has been praised as an overwhelming success.

Supply chain problems for cooking oil have been caused by the war in Ukraine

A plant and gardening sale will be held at the Millennium Green in Bridport today, Saturday, April 23, from 9.30am to 1pm.

A PUBLIC exercise to help shape the future of Dorset libraries has highlighted the importance of the service.

Vulnerable children in Dorset are more likely to receive free school meals than five years ago, new figures show.

Today is St George’s Day but why do we celebrate it and who was St George anyway? Find out here.

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Shop the newest and best record players.

The intrepid TV presenter talks to Abi Jackson about his staycation plans and favourite spots, from Scotland's West Highland Line to Brighton beach.

The family sitcom is a tried and tested form of comedy, but Here We Go is a breath of fresh air, as Rachael Davis finds out from its creator.

As Grace returns to our screens for a second series, Danielle de Wolfe speaks with actor John Simm and novelist Peter James to discover more.

Enjoy a wine tasting session with friends from the comfort of your own home, or office, with the return of this Waitrose experience.

IT'S back!

RESIDENTS in the county will be contacted about receiving their £150 tax rebate at some stage next month, according to Dorset Council.

ARE you a young budding songwriter? If so, your creation could be 'part of history' by being played at the unveiling of the new Mary Anning statue in Lyme Regis in front of thousands of people.

I have been in correspondence with Chris Loder about the Downing Street parties and he replied on 22/12/21 as follows: “And, on conclusion [sic], if there was a party there that breached the Covid regulations and rules, I have made clear that I ex...

After years of austerity it is not surprising that the police are a bit thin on the ground but nevertheless they are still providing a good service when they can.

Musician Eric Steckel is bringing his first UK tour in eight years to Bridport.

TWO determined locals will do a challenging cycle across west Dorset and Devon to raise money for a life-saving service.

The Friends of Beaminster Festival are delighted to welcome Gabriella Jones (violin) and Fionnuala Ward (piano) to St Mary’s Church, Beaminster to give a concert originally planned for April 2020.

Book lovers will reunite with a special spring event featuring two authors.

STRUGGLING to cope or feeling anxious?

Former child migrant lifts lid on UK’s ‘biggest sex abuse scandal’. Read more:

If your tastebuds can’t resist a smoky BBQ taste then this U:ME oil blend could be the one for you - you can buy yours from Sainsbury's.

To mark Earth Day this year, Tripadvisor has rounded up an unforgettable range of sustainable travel experiences.

From caterpillars to moths the seemingly harmful bugs could be deadly to your garden.

Two visitors who were rescued from the coast after being cut off by the tide apologised to the teams who came to their aid for the inconvenience.