It's a long-held tradition and a big part of the Christmas fun.

A HEADTEACHER in Bridport said no children were near the scene of a shelter where drug users' needles were discovered.

A man has been sent to jail after a ‘flagrant’ breach of a non-molestation order.

Don't let your electric blanket end up like this one, firefighters in Bridport have warned.

A NEW ichthyosaur has gone on display at a popular heritage centre in term for the half-term holiday.

You could be fined £5,000 for driving while wearing gloves, coats or scarves, experts have warned

One in 10 adult social care jobs in Dorset were unfilled last year, according to new figures, as vacant posts across the country hit a record high.

A nurse at a care home has been struck off the register after putting residents ‘at risk of serious harm’.

It comes after Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has signalled he would throw his weight behind Boris Johnson to succeed Liz Truss

Some £13m has been secured to transform former council offices into two floors of clinics.

A thrilling sci-fi action-adventure movie shot entirely in Dorset and starring Griff Rhys Jones will be coming to cinemas soon.

A number of candidates will likely stand to be the next Prime Minister, but who do you want to see end up in charge?

A plaque is to be unveiled at Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s HQ in Poundbury to mark the one year anniversary of Darran Gunter’s death.

HOMELESS people from the east of the county are being ‘exported’ to the Dorset Council area putting extra strain on local services.

Art lectures for those interested in British painting and art culture will be held in Bridport.

DORSET Council has reiterated the advice of Chief Veterinary Officers for poultry keepers to protect their livestock from the rising levels of bird flu.

BRIDPORT Reserves have named Adam Herring as their new manager.

The Royal Mint recently announced a set of new 50p coins which are to feature the portraits of both Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III.

Households in Dorset are being urged to avoid cutting corners if they need to purchase a replacement oil tank this autumn.

FIND out more about recycling and composting in a special session at Bridport Library.

A taste of 1970s New York is set to grace the main stage of the Bridport Arts Centre.

Brewdog 'announces' new IPA calling for an election following Liz Truss' resignation as the shortest-serving Prime Minister in UK history.

The Beast, from The Chase, who recently lost 10 pounds, revealed the two foods he cut out to make his remarkable weight loss milestone.

The British public has begun asking whether a general election will take place in the near future, who will run in the race and who they will vote for. 

Supporters of Boris Johnson are backing him to takeover from Liz Truss following her resignation on Thursday

A MAN accused of historic sex abuse charges has said there is ‘no truth at all’ in the allegations and described how he ‘just broke down’ when he was first informed about them.

The Parkdean West Bay Holiday Park is to add an extra 16 glamping pitches to its Forty Foot Way site.

The final details of a 100-home development at Beaminster have been approved by Dorset Council planners after two years of negotiations.

Spaces for delivery vans and customers using ‘click and collect’ at Bridport Waitrose have been approved despite objections from Dorset Council planning officers.

Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson, Theresa May and Penny Mourdant are all among the bookies favourites for next Prime Minister

After insisting on Wednesday she is a “fighter, not a quitter”, a growing number of her MPs had said she should reconsider her stance.

Boris Johnson, who only stood down last month, considers his return a matter of public interest, reports The Times

Liz Truss will be entitled to claim £115,000 per year from the taxpayer despite becoming the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British history.

British Prime Minister, Liz Truss has resigned today meaning the Daily Star lettuce wins the race and outlasts the PM's time in power.

Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned

Liz Truss has resigned as UK Prime Minister, what happens next?

Plans to create buffer zones around abortion clinics and hospitals have been backed by MPs - but West Dorset's Chris Loder voted against the amendment.

Four riverside holiday lodges have been agreed for the grounds of Parnham House near Beaminster– adding to six others approved earlier in the year.

A major rewilding project at the Mapperton estate in West Dorset is being featured in a BBC One documentary this week.

British Prime Minister, Liz Truss has resigned today meaning the Daily Star lettuce wins the race and outlasts the PM's time in power.

WITH Halloween just around the corner, Dorset has made a top 10 of counties with the most 'haunted pubs'.

Homes for Ukraine hosts will be paid extra money this winter.

BRIDPORT boss Chris Herbst has backed the Bees to cause an FA Vase upset against Royal Wootton Bassett Town on Saturday – but only if his players believe in themselves.

A new series of limited edition Harry Potter 50p coins is to be released next year as Queen Elizabeth and King Charles III set to feature.

A group dog walk in support of the MS Society is being held on the Great Field in Poundbury.

BRIDPORT Reserves are on the verge of naming their new manager, former boss Chris Herbst has revealed.

BRIDPORT & West Dorset Golf Club stars claimed a national title last week by winning the Seniors Classic at the Portal championship course in Tarporley, Cheshire.

EAST DORSET DOCKERS 29

LYME Regis moved into second place in the Devon & Exeter League Premier Division courtesy of an impressive 4-2 win at Clyst Valley.

Liz Truss is set to become the shortest-serving UK Prime Minister in history after she announced her resignation on Thursday, October 20.