Young people are helping to create a new mural in Bridport thanks to some generous support.

Most public services will be suspended on the day of the Queen's funeral.

PRIME Minister Liz Truss will be getting a letter warning of the perilous state of social care in Dorset.

A CHARITY and its partners are warning that their yearly winter fuel appeal will be needed more than ever before amid soaring energy bills.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 12 of Dorset’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.

A new date has been announced for the Weldmar Summer Fete.

Dorset's Suicide Prevention Group has launched a new rural mental health campaign to mark World Suicide Prevention Day.

Some cinema chains will screen the Queen's funeral for free.

The route for queues for the Queen's lying in state in London has been revealed.

Staff for King Charles were made redundant as he is set to move into Buckingham Palace

Following on from Kevin Payne’s recent letter on Morrisons’ fuel price . . . . . You will know by now that today’s (September 6) price for E10 fuel at Morrisons Bridport has dropped to 177.9p. This is 11p/L cheaper than it was a week ago when t...

Residents are reminded that there is an opportunity to pay their respects to the Queen following her death and leave a tribute by signing a book of condolence in Bridport.

PRICES at a Bridport pub will be lowered for one day only as part of a VAT campaign.

Customers have been left fuming after the company revealed its five parks will close for 24 hours from 10am on Monday.

Tesco, Aldi and other supermarkets are choosing to close their doors to honour Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

A FORMER Dorset Police officer who was jailed for fraud has been ordered to pay back more than £100,000 by a judge.

Coombe House special school near Shaftesbury is due to reopen today with far fewer pupils than originally expected.

THE West Dorset MP paid an emotional tribute to the Queen's 'steadfast leadership' in the House of Commons.

All programming on the day of the Queen's funeral will be broadcast simultaneously on the main channel and five digital channels and the ITV Hub

DORSET is said to be ‘ahead of the curve’ with children’s social care reform and in a good position for the future.

Following Queen Elizabeth's death, her coffin will be placed lying state ahead of her state funeral.

A multi-award nominated comedian is bringing her stand-up show to town this month.

Folk singer, songwriter Seth Lakeman will head to Bridport as part of his ‘Make Your Mark’ tour.

King Charles will be joined by his sons the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex as they walk behind the Queen’s coffin from Buckingham Palace to where she will lie in state.

The tiara was worn by Princess Diana on the day of her wedding to King Charles III.

There us no official ruling to cancel events although the decision has been made to do so in some instances on Monday 19 September.

Rehearsals have begun for the Queen's coffin procession tomorrow.

Some NHS trusts have said that “non-urgent” procedures and clinic appointments should be postponed.

Since the proclamation of the new King, Charles III, a few arrests have been made as protestors speak out against the monarchy.

Prince Harry spoke about the Queen meeting Meghan Markle, and the first time she met her great grandchildren

The clap for Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday at the age of 96, is scheduled to take place from 7pm today

DORSET continues to fall short on housing targets – with hundreds of sites not being built on despite having planning consent or the ok in local plans.

Planned rail strikes this week affecting Dorset have been suspended following the death of the Queen.

When you can pay your respects to the Queen as she lies in state this week.

King Charles III approved a bank holiday to take place for the Queen’s funeral as he was proclaimed King on Saturday

A CHARITY is offering free legal surgeries to help older people with their wills.

TWO hospital trusts are to be led by a joint leadership team - but say they are not merging.

The gesture is another way to allow people to remember the life of Queen Elizabeth II

As part of the tributes, mourners have been leaving flowers along with Paddington Bear teddies and marmalade sandwiches. 

As the monarch he must remain politically neutral and has ‘an important formal and ceremonial relationship’ with Parliament.

The man, captured live on broadcast cameras, chased after the car carrying the King and Queen Consort as they left Westminster on Monday.

The new Princess of Wales shared with crowds outside Windsor Castle what her youngest son said after learning of the Queen's death.

The BBC has made a few changes to its Monday schedule to accommodate the Queen's vigil

Following the sad news of the Queen's passing, the nation has begun a state of national mourning.

King Charles III will lead the royal family in the procession behind his mother's coffin, Queen Elizabeth II

See what will happen from now until the Queen's funeral.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has been seen for the first time as the late monarch begins her final journey.

King Charles III's coronation is unlikely to be for many months.

Planned strikes by rail and postal workers across Dorset have been called off as a result of the Queen’s death.

A YOUTH dance group will ebb and flow with the landscape as they perform at an ancient hillfort with stunning views.