ORGANISATIONS helping people who are struggling in Bridport are concerned about how the cost of living crisis will impact residents as they are already seeing an increase in demand for services.

ONE of the last things you expect to happen on your trip down to the seaside is being subject to a robbery – especially if the thief is a seagull and the beloved item stolen is a delicious ice cream.

Bridport Business Chamber of Trade and Commerce have some meetings coming up - including an important discussion about the town’s electricity needs.

HOLD onto your hat for one of Dorset's quirkiest festivals.

Dorset's motorists will have 10 road closures to avoid nearby on the National Highways network this week.

Dorset Council spent more than £1million in laying off dozens of employees in the past year, new figures show.

A list of possible names are compiled by Irish forecaster Met Eireann, the UK’s Met Office and the Dutch national weather forecasting service KNMI.

Dorset has been declared a mail-theft 'hotspot', according to research.

Major changes to train services have been made following a four-mile long speed restriction between Gillingham and Tisbury on the Waterloo-Exeter line.

Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for nine coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

A daunting but popular 3.15km swim challenge will be taking place this weekend.

AFTER a successful bank holiday weekend event, Bridport Vegan Market will return later in September.

BRIDPORT assistant Jim Lukosius has confirmed his exit from the Bees, the Bridport News can reveal.

BRIDPORT’S Edgar Marcu will seek goalkeeping reinforcements before the weekend, the Romanian coach has confirmed.

BRIDPORT were edged out by a single score as Huish Tigers claimed a 19-12 victory in their pre-season match at the Brewery Ground.

BEAMINSTER sealed promotion back to County Division One at the first attempt with a 50-run success over Sturminster & Hinton at the Memorial Ground.

Boris Johnson, in a speech today, will look to focus on the steps the Government has taken during his time in office.

Hospitals may be impacted heavily by rising fuel costs in the coming months

A water company has pledged to install monitors at every sewage overflow in the southwest by the end of next year.

A level two alert means "COVID-19 is in general circulation but direct healthcare pressures and transmission are declining or stable".

Dorset County Hospital's new multi-storey car park is to partially open tomorrow in an effort to help relieve parking pressures on the site.

Firefighters from across Dorset are to take part in a training exercise at Dorset County Hospital's new multi-storey car park.

Members of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) have announced a strike for September.

TICKETS for this year’s Bridport Literary Festival have gone on sale.

CYCLISTS (and their bikes) are being encouraged to help create a giant spinning wheel to commemorate the Tour of Britain passing through a town.

THE Dorset Echo Job Fair is returning, bringing together hundreds of job seekers with local employers.

It's Chimney Fire Safety Week and the fire service is urging people to get their chimney swept before the winter.

GOOD causes will be hailing the ale as they are set to benefit from the sale of beer at a major event.

THOUSANDS of children and young people have been in contact with mental health services in Dorset over the last year, new figures show.

GOLF clubs have raised an un-fore-gettable amount for a good cause.

DORSET is now in a drought, the Environment Agency has confirmed.

There is just a short time left to help shape investment proposals for Bridport.

PICTURES show the outgoing Prime Minister on his visit to the county today to mark the launch of a £5billion superfast internet project.

FIND out more about GIs stationed in west Dorset during the Second World War at a special talk.

LANDLORDS are being encouraged to work with Dorset Council to give families a stable home and improve the quality of properties by having access to a dedicated service.

DORSET Police's 999 service has experienced record-breaking levels of demand this summer and the force is urging people to ensure they are only calling if in a genuine emergency.

FIREFIGHTERS raced to a combine harvester which was on fire yesterday evening.

Motorists are currently experiencing heavy traffic and congestion on the A35 following a crash.

A BALLET gala created by one of the Royal Ballet's first soloists is being held at a Dorset manor house to support performing arts.

THE outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be making a visit to the county today to mark a £5billion superfast internet project.

POSTAL workers across the county are "the angriest they've ever been" as the prepare for further strike action.

Organisations representing the UK’s independent brewers and beer consumers have called for urgent action on energy and support for the sector across Dorset.

Dorset Council has issued a timely reminder to "check your bus times" before the return to school.

DORCHESTER Town Council and Brewery Square are planning a special schedule of activities to support the Tour of Britain.

TAKE a step inside to see life at Shire Hall in Dorchester before it was transformed into a museum.

Check when you can expect post this week as thousands of Royal Mail staff strike.

The nationwide ban follows similar initiatives from Tesco, Waitrose Morrisons and Asda.

Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future

Five people had to be rescued after the boat they were onboard broke down whilst out at sea.

One of the area's most spectacular events returned for the first time in four years.