Final decision for the controversial 760-home development on the western edge of Bridport will be made this week.

Fundraising throughout Lyme Regis’ RNLI Lifeboat Week is expected to top £43,000.

A WEYMOUTH woman convicted of being in possession of a large quantity of cocaine and heroin with the intent to supply has been spared an immediate jail sentence.

Three paragliders spent nearly four hours stuck in a tree before being rescured by the coastguard.

During the pandemic lockdown Bradpole Village Store and Post Office was a lifeline for villagers and people from surrounding areas, very often there was a queue of six or seven waiting outside the shop.

The Woodroffe School Year 13 Prom was held at the Tithe Barn, Symondsbury Estate.

WITH the cost of living increasing quicker than we can keep up with and the summer holidays well underway here is a list of free and affordable events for the children over the break.

Well done England’s women’s football team.

A power company is urging people to be aware of its power lines and electrical equipment, and to stay safe this summer when taking part in outdoor activities.

In 1964, when I was 20, I was employed as a shift worker in a Grimsby chemical factory.

PARTICIPATORY folk stories and songs for all the family can be enjoyed at Dorset Museum in Dorchester.

Met Office forecasts thunderstorms, heavy rain, and 30C temperatures for the UK this week

A man has died after being struck by a train in north Dorset.

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

Drivers are experiencing delays on the A35 following a crash.

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

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.

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.