The end is in sight for Bridport's pioneering housing scheme for local people as its gets ready to welcome people this summer.

Bridport Town Council has proposed a new scheme that would see residents able to hire electric cars and bikes.

DORSET will host 117 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee street parties during the June long bank holiday weekend which will involve road closures.

I was not elected to Parliament to make easy decisions, but to do what I believe is best for our country whilst advocating for West Dorset and listening to my colleagues as they make their case to the House and share their views.

DRIVERS in and around Dorset will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for.

Live music is coming to the village of Evershot with the Fat Marrow Blues Band returning by popular demand.

Hughes Unit Group Supporters (HUGS) are holding a talk and workshop today (Thursday) about mental health and its stigma amongst family, friends and the wider community.

ART installations featuring iconic landmarks from across the area have been added to Dorset County Hospital’s new multi-storey car park.

A Tory MP is accused of watching pornography on his mobile phone in the House of Commons chamber.

'You are what you eat' is a cliche for a reason. Here are 6 foods that will boost your mood from Muscle Food.

Find out if you're old football tickets could be worth a small fortune.

SEVEN people have been taken to hospital following a serious crash near Dorchester.

Anyone over 75 in west Dorset who needs their COVID spring booster jab, can now arrange to have it at a pop-up vaccination site at Langdon Ward in Bridport Hospital.

SEVERAL Dorset MPs are among hundreds to have been sanctioned by the Russian foreign ministry.

Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner has hit back after being widely criticised over a closed investigation into the death of a white-tailed eagle.

FRUSTRATIONS remain high for many Dorset families who have offered to host Ukraine refugees fleeing the war zone.

DORSET’S road are “vastly superior” to many areas in the country and compare favourably to neighbouring counties – according to highways portfolio holder Cllr Ray Bryan.

Drivers in and around Dorset will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

THE Polish flag flew over the east Devon village of Beer on April 12 as a tribute to two Polish aircrew who were killed when their night fighter crashed into the sea near the village in 1942.

We invite our readers to join us as Dorset celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Teenage pregnancies reached a record low in Dorset in 2020, new figures show.

ART installations featuring iconic landmarks from across the area have been added to Dorset County Hospital’s new multi-storey car park.

Brits are set for an extra day off on June 3, 2022 to mark the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee.

A FAMILY-friendly music festival is returning this summer - the first time it will be held since 2019 due to the pandemic.

Learn how to use your camera in a one-day 'Digital Photography for Beginners' workshop.

The report claimed the Labour deputy leader crossed and uncrossed her legs during Prime Minister’s Questions to distract Boris Johnson.

Action on Salt said that the food industry is not complying with voluntary salt reduction targets.

See the 5 top tips from Gousto's expert chefs to help you reduce your food waste in the kitchen.

A TEENAGER was ‘assaulted’ at the skate in Bridport after being ‘dragged off one of the ramps’ while out with his friends.

FIREFIGHTERS spent hours battling a huge scrapyard blaze near Portesham last night.

FIREFIGHTERS searched a cliff for animals after they received reports of a possible risk to human life.

Campaigners are calling for a new permanent bank holiday to take place in June from 2023

TEAMS of children from primary schools around Bridport came together to race in a cross country competition around one of the area's most distinctive landmarks.

It's not every day you're invited to go on a bear hunt.

Fewer people see themselves as English in Dorset than before the 2016 EU referendum, according to a national survey, while more are identifying as British.

SPECIALIST advisors are on hand to help people in Dorset who may be struggling with everyday expenditure as the cost of living increases and energy prices rocket.

DORSET’S fire brigade is offering free home visits to ensure your home is safe.

RESIDENTS across Dorset are being reminded that despite the temperatures increasing outside the sea still remains cool as they are asked to take appropriate action when entering the water.

TAILS are wagging ahead of a fun dog show due to be held in Martinstown next month.

POLICE are reminding residents and visitors to Dorset to make sure they clear up after themselves when they're out enjoying the county.

SPECIALIST advisors are on hand to help people in Dorset who may be struggling with everyday expenditure as the cost of living increases and energy prices rocket.

INDIVIDUALS and families in Dorset are being encouraged to check online for the range of financial support available from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to help with living costs.

DORSET Police have warned that unwanted touching is abuse, as the force encourages people to report incidents.

Aldi has issued a 'fire risk' warning to customers who recently purchased certain products in its popular garden furniture range.

The strike will be voted on by members on Network Rail, Cross Country Trains, LNER, Great Western Railway, and Northern Trains among others

Firefighters are battling a huge scrapyard blaze near Portesham this evening.

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.