The people behind Jazz Jurassica have announced they will be stepping down from running the annual jazz festival in Lyme Regis and are instead shifting their focus.

An exhibition and open day is being arranged by Bridport Camera Club to showcase the wide variety of photography being produced by members.

SEVERAL police officers have faced dismissal from Dorset Police over the past five years, new figures show.

A MAN has been banned from all Boots and Marks & Spencer stores in Dorset.

More activities are on offer at Bridport Youth and Community Centre (BYCC) for children under 5.

Nearly two-thirds of adults in Dorset haven't visited a dentist in the past two years, according to figures.

A human story about coming home can be seen in a west Dorset village next month.

The Good Morning Britain host was discussing the Queen with Mel B when Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's queue jump row was referenced

The This Morning presenters have reportedly been left “distraught” following the queue jump row.

More than 26 million viewers tuned in to the historic event.

Police are appealing for help tracing jewellery that was stolen during an early-hours raid.

A WEST Dorset club will be involved in an illuminated flotilla on the River Thames in memory of Queen Elizabeth II and to honour the accession of King Charles III.

Police are investigating a series of vehicle thefts all believed to be linked.

MAYORS and representatives from across Dorset's town councils have paid their 'final goodbye' to Her Majesty the Queen.

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An esteemed human rights lawyer from west Dorset who specialises in defending people accused of only the most serious crimes will be in Bridport to talk about his new book.

It comes after the pair broke their silence during a segment on Tuesday’s instalment of ITV This Morning following criticism.

It comes amid a petition calling on This Morning bosses to sack Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.

The This Morning presenters have received criticism from some on social media after they appeared inside Westminster Hall on Friday

The Royal Family will observe another week of mourning for the Queen following her state funeral on Monday.

The RSPCA in Dorset is 'very worried' about the increase in videos of animal cruelty on social media.

Previously unused footage of an early trip by Queen Elizabeth II to Dorset has resurfaced.

THE former chief constable of Dorset Police said receiving a Queen's Police Medal was the proudest day of his life.

THE Woodland Trust is encouraging schools and community groups across Dorset to help plant a record breaking number of trees.

A mental health charity is reminding people affected by the Queen's death of support available throughout the county.

DESPITE a difficult growing season due to the drought conditions there was a good display of flowers and other produce at the Broadwindsor Annual Show, organisers said.

Wonderful view looking over the heathland at sunset captured by by Ming Mok.

Prime Minister, Liz Truss said she was 'hugely honoured' one of the Queen's last acts as monarch was asking her to become Prime Minister days before her passing on September 8.

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The Royal Family will be observing a further week of mourning for the Queen.

A period of mourning will be observed for another week as the Royal Family mourn the Queen.

Dorset says goodbye to Her Majesty the Queen as funeral is held at Westminster Abbey

Crowds of mourners have flocked to London, Windsor and royal sites throughout the UK while the royal family gathered at Westminster Abbey.

DORSET will fall silent today as people pay their respects to the Queen whose state funeral is being held in Westminster Abbey.

Concerns for a man who was late back from his swim prompted an alert on the coast.

The Queen’s state funeral will “unite people across the globe and resonate with people of all faiths” and pay a “fitting tribute to an extraordinary reign”, the man in charge of the historic occasion has said.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte warmed hearts as the young pair attended Queen Elizabeth II's funeral.

Charles spoke out in a new statement hours before Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is buried.

Today, a nation stands united in mourning as we bid a final farewell to our longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

A royal memorabilia expert revealed the staggering cost newspapers are already selling for on ITV This Morning.

Two 'queuers' from Dorset have told of their 'humbling' experiences seeing the Queen lying in state in Westminster Hall.

The late Queen will be buried with her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh in King George VI’s chapel in Windsor Castle.

Thousands travelled to London and millions more tuned in to see the Queen’s funeral on Monday.

Since 5pm on Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of members of the public have filed past the Queen's coffin.

Hundreds of competitors braced the early morning chill to take part in Weymouth's Ironman.

The world's leading maze designer is to give a talk in Bridport.

Children from a pre-school in Bridport will help in an effort to grow hundreds of trees this year.

Books of condolence will remain open across the county tomorrow to give residents a final opportunity to pay their tributes to the Queen.

Lyme Regis Town Council has paid tribute to her Majesty's "golden thread of continuity".

Along with heads of state and global leaders, seven Victoria Cross and 10 George Cross medal recipients will be at today’s Queen’s funeral service, as well representatives of those charities close to the Queen’s heart.