Bridport Clothes Bank 4 Ukraine has set up a new temporary home in Beaminster.

Ever since I have been elected, I have petitioned the Government to take Dorset, particularly West Dorset seriously for Government investment.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories at the industry's prestigious Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories at the industry's prestigious Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence.

Lyme Regis Town Council has unveiled details for the booking of beach huts in 2023.

A historic church is going to have its organ be put through its paces this autumn by a series of musicians.

There are occasional landmarks in life that serve to make one feel a little bit old – and I passed one of those this month – my oldest son started at vet school last week.

A NEW chemotherapy outreach service has launched in Bridport.

Rowers from Bridport Gig Rowing Club have hailed a 'unique' and 'beautiful' experience after participating in a flotilla honouring the late Queen Elizabeth II.

A CHAMPION of young people has told of her precious memory of meeting the late Queen.

There were eight more coronavirus deaths recorded over the latest weekly period in Dorset.

Eighties star Paul Young is bringing his Tex Mex band of supergroup musicians to west Dorset.

Bridport’s energy champions are running a free event outside Londis on the green in Alexandra Road, Skilling today from 10am to 1pm.

Guess who the murderer is at an unusual evening in West Bay.

Of the 10% of MOT fails due to tyres, worn down treads is the number one reported issue.

A much-loved town centre pub is set for a new lease of life after closing more than a year ago.

A MAN has been fined after being caught driving at nearly 90mph on the A35.

A MAN who was rescued by a lifeboat returned to thank lifesavers and to present them with a cheque.

BRIDPORT'S parkrun will reach its 100th event this weekend with a new campaign to get even more people taking part.

Questions have been asked as to the exact date when a multi-million pound car park in Dorchester will be open to the public.

Dorset has one of the highest rates of metal theft in England and Wales, figures reveal.

The Royal Mint has unveiled the first official coin effigy of King Charles III following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Dorset Council’s housing service can now communicate via text.

Cineworld is in talks to merge with its rival, Cineplex according to reports.

Hocus Pocus has returned to UK screens after almost 30 years. The orginal trio of witches, Kathy Najimy, Bette Milder, and Sarah Jessica Parker return to Salem.

MILLIONS of pounds of funding have been secured to repair the historic Cobb in Lyme Regis.

A pioneering cohousing community is celebrating a ‘momentous milestone’ in its journey of creating 53 new affordable eco homes for local people.

Concerns have been raised about work in a town centre car park which started this week apparently without any warning.

A MAN has appeared in court to deny a charge of causing the death of a motorcyclist in west Dorset by careless or inconsiderate driving.

Bridport have secured the future of the football club after signing a 99-year lease on their St Mary’s Field home.

Queen Elizabeth II died, aged 96, at Balmoral surrounded by members of the royal family earlier this month.

The Jurassic Coast has been voted the most idyllic place for a walk by the nation's ramblers.

Dorset Police overspending could reduce its balances by £4.7m at the end of the financial year – unless it is tackled before then.

A new chapter on energy saving measures has been opened at Dorset libraries - in a green scheme that will save more than £40,000 a year.

RAIL passengers are being reminded to only travel "if absolutely necessary" as services buckle up for the latest round of strike action.

New ventilators donated to Dorset County Hospital will make a 'real difference', a consultant says.

The UK Health Security Agency in the South West is urging everyone in Dorset eligible for a free flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster to take up the offer as soon as possible ahead of what could be a difficult winter with respiratory viruses circulatin...

BRIDPORT interim boss Chris Herbst has revealed he has formally applied for the vacant manager’s position.

Community groups across Dorset are being encouraged to apply for a £10,000 grant from, national charity, Heart Research UK.

AMATEUR boxing returns to the Bridport area in November with the renewal of a hugely popular fight night.

LYME Regis recorded their biggest margin of victory for 23 months, thrashing Ottery St Mary Reserves 6-1 at Davey Fort.

BEAMINSTER got on the board in the Dorset Senior League after a battling 1-1 draw against an experienced Westland Sports Reserves.

Children's toy retailer, Toys R Us is making a return to the UK through its e-commerce store after going bankrupt and closing hundreds of stores in 2018.

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled a number of changes in last Friday’s announcement in the face of rising energy bills and the cost-of-living crisis

A man in his 60s had to be taken to hospital after being bitten by a dog in Bridport.

More households with children were threatened with homelessness in Dorset last year, new figures show.

Dorset Police recorded hundreds of crimes related to gambling over two years, figures show.

House prices in Dorset have risen by nearly £50,000 over the last year - but growth is slower than the national average.

Retrofitting homes would create thousands of jobs across Dorset, according to a report.

Firefighters from Bridport brushed up their skills on a special training day.