Liz Truss brought her campaign to become Prime Minister to Dorset.

BOTH of Dorset’s unitary councils could struggle to meet the expected pay award to staff this year.

Petrol prices in Bridport appear higher than many other locations across the county. On Saturday 23rd July there was a 9 pence difference for E10 between a Bridport petrol station and one near Fleetsbridge roundabout in the east of the county. Both o...

A hedgehog is set for release after being rescued as a baby.

Summer fireworks can be enjoyed in Lyme Regis tomorrow, Thursday, August 4, at 10pm.

Walkers along Dorset’s coastal paths will be able to enjoy a new section after restoration work between Lyme Regis and Stonebarrow.

DORSET County Hospital in Dorchester is looking for new patient representatives to help improve services.

A swantastic weekend of family fun is coming to Abbotsbury this summer.

A fete set in picturesque grounds takes place this weekend.

Rebekah Vardy has said she believes she is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after losing the high-profile so-called “Wagatha Christie” legal battle.

The “big four” supermarkets – Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s – have been facing criticism for failing to reduce their prices

The Premier League returns this weekend after the EFL and SPL got underway last week.

Further developments, including a marquee restaurant and six ‘orchard rooms’ holiday units, at Parnham House will be considered by an area planning committee this week.

A seven-year-old boy has been bitten by a dog walking by the harbour at West Bay

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

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

There has been a crash on the A35 in west Dorset.

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.

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

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.

The cost of hundreds of fish and chip dinners will be reimbursed every Friday

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.