There has been a major emergency response after a person was hit by a train in North Dorset.

Bridport Town Council is in the running for the prestigious ‘Council of the Year’ award, having been selected in a shortlist of five from some 9,000 in England.

POLICE have said there are no plans to create a specialist rape unit despite calls from the family of Gaia Pope.

The Woodroffe School Year 11 Prom was held at Cranberries, Hills Farm, Kilmington.

Only Luxembourg has done less than the UK Government out of 13 European nations that have cut petrol taxes

A fresh shake-up starting on August 1 will see a particular affordability test dropped by the Bank of England.

A CHURCH fete promises teas, cakes, music and a grand draw with a top prize of £100.

Beaminster's Year 11 Prom was held at the Tithe Barne, Haselbury Mill.

THREE people involved in a paragliding incident were airlifted to safety by a coastguard helicopter.

A KEY route was partially blocked following a crash this morning.

BRIDPORT is calling on its local businesses to help prioritise investment needs.

TEENAGE volunteers have given a playground a fresh lick of paint as part of their National Citizen Service.

A LOCAL pantomime group is gearing up for their big summer show this August.

The Queen has hailed the Lionesses' historic Euro 2022 win as "an inspiration for girls and women" across the nation.

Market income at Dorchester is said to have improved significantly since the ending of Covid restrictions.

WEST Dorset has had 30 property sales over £1 million in the last 12 months.

Crowds are cheering on the Lionesses as they face Germany in the Euro 2022 final.

TAKE a look inside the home on the Jurassic Coast with incredible sea views that’s on the market.

If you are planning on hitting the beach this summer - here are the best ones according to TikTok.

Sir John Colfox Academy's Year 11 Prom was held at Symondsbury Tithe Barn.

WORK has still not started to remove a Victorian sewer located deep below the sand at West Bay despite attempts to start it over a year ago.

TWO people were taken to hospital following a four-vehicle crash which caused 'horrendous' delays to traffic on routes through west Dorset.

A compulsive conman has been jailed for two and a half years after defrauding a Dorchester resident out of £3,000.

AN overwhelming show of support, kindness and generosity has been shown as Bridport as the local community continues to help settle Ukrainian and other refugees in the area.

A six day fashion revolution is coming to Bridport with the aim of highlighting the impact that the global fashion industry has on the environment.

A NEW fish restaurant with a focus on local produce and Italian flavours has opened its doors to diners in one of Dorchester's most historically significant buildings.

An exciting new event to celebrate the most impressive prehistoric landscape in Europe will take place this weekend.

The police, fire and ambulance service are attending a multi-vehicle crash on the A35

A FOOTBALL club was broken into following a spate of anti-social behaviour targeting the club.

A NURSE has been struck off the medical register after lying about giving medication to care home residents.

BRIDPORT is now home to the longest mural in the UK.

A cross-county bus service faces an uncertain future with the current operator set to de-register the route at the end of October.

A TOWN will play host to a torchlight procession to mark the start of their carnival.

THE National Trust has announced the launch of a running event that culminates with breath-taking views at the south coast’s highest point.

Thousands of BT and Openreach have walked out on the first day of strike action.

A LIFEBOAT was launched following reports that a dinghy may have capsized.

More details about the Tour of Britain's Dorset stage have been revealed ahead of the event visiting the county in September.

It's been a busy week so far in Lyme Regis with the return of the RNLI's Lifeboat Week - and there's plenty more to come.

A NATIONAL road surfacing and infrastructure business has been announced as an official sponsor for when the Tour of Britain visits Dorset.

Rebekah Vardy was ruled to have "condoned" of sharing Coleen Rooney's private Instagram posts

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said it will be the first national telecoms strike since 1987

A woman has been injured falling from rocks at Burton Bradstock.

A NURSE has been struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register after having a sexual relationship with one of her partients.

Leading environmental scientist and creator of the Gaia hypothesis James Lovelock died at his Dorset home on his 103rd birthday.

A significant amount of damage was caused after a bonfire was left unattended and allowed to spread.

A Dorset coastal route has been declared the finest road trip in the United Kingdom.

Camp Bestival returns over the weekend with the family-friendly festival throwing the ultimate four-day party - all with a Desert Island Disco theme.

BRIDPORT is gearing up for carnival, one of the biggest events in the town's calendar.

A popular festival took over town this weekend.

The forecaster says a lack of rain is signalling early signs of autumn.