PROPOSALS that would see 20mph speed limits introduced across residential areas of Dorset look likely to be approved by a council committee.

A paedophile from west Dorset has been jailed for 32 months after offending over a 17 year period.

A 'fantastic' day was had by all at the Melplash Agricultural Society’s annual hedgelaying and ploughing match.

A gathering was held at Millennium Green to mark the start of Bridport’s Great Big Green Week.

DORSET has seen an increase in the number of erectile dysfunction drugs being prescribed to men, figures show.

MORE than a dozen people have died following contact with Dorset Police over the past five years, new figures show.

New rules from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) will affect Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl.

Liz Truss has been told by a member of her Cabinet that it “makes sense” for benefits to rise in line with inflation.

Martin Lewis has since thanked the Treasury for deleting the message.

Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.

PRIMARY school children met with West Dorset MP Chris Loder to share their concerns about road safety along a stretch of the coast road.

The Chancellor released a statement on Twitter ahead of his appearance on BBC Breakfast on Monday morning.

RESIDENTS are being urged to be vigilant over the latest text scam.

A WILDLIFE charity hopes to raise £135k to help create and restore habitat in west Dorset.

RESIDENTS are invited to take part in a Mass Litter Pick in Bridport.

Money saving expert Martin Lewis issued a warning to first-time buyers on GMB after a week of economic uncertainty caused by Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget.

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has confirmed further public service cuts which could total up to £18 billion.

£150 million is to be taken off water bills across England and Wales after companies like Thames Water were found to have missed targets by Ofwat.

The expected U-turn comes after several Tory MPs voiced their opposition to the plan as the party conference continues.

The King will host his first state visit as monarch from the President and First Lady of South Africa.

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.

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.

Phillip Schofield is no longer working with We Buy Any Car.

Former Culture Secretary, Nadine Dorries, criticised the remarks made by the Prime Minister on the first day of the Tory conference in Birmingham.

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.