Ambulance workers from across Dorset are voting on whether to take strike action.

Dorset Council says it is doing all it can to resolve traffic problems at Sherborne – caused by damage to an Acreman Street house wall in an accident in February.

Rishi Sunak has been announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party and, in doing so, becomes the latest Prime Minister.

A MUM from Ukraine who was given refuge in a Dorset home has helped her host bring a beautiful children's book to print.

Dorset's Chamber of Commerce has called on the new Prime Minister to set out his plan for economic recovery.

Blooming beautiful railway stations were celebrated at a special awards ceremony.

Actor Leslie Jordan, known for appearances in American Horror Story and Will & Grace, has died aged 67.

A man accused of historic sex offences has been found not guilty following a re-trial.

There will be a reduction in bus services between Lyme Regis and Seaton at the end of this month.

A busy route in Bridport is set to be shut for five days starting today due to repair works.

A window firm won the race to a top award for customer satisfaction.

After many years of pressing the highway authorities to use a little more common sense and vision about the unnecessary and inappropriate cutting of roadside verges, it is gratifying to see that this year, touch wood, a little more thought has been a...

Rishi Sunak will become the UK's next Prime Minister following the resignation of Liz Truss

Police have issued a warning after seeing an increase in the number of reports of scams involving the messaging service WhatsApp.

Dorset Police made 22 arrests in September in its efforts to reduce and eliminate drug crime in the county.

More than 900,000 drivers have failed to renew photocard licenses which expired in the past year

The rare Kew Gardens 50p coin was sold on eBay for £165 after the special item was found in a 32-way bidding war.

See Penny Mordaunt's Brexit views, voting record and more as competes with Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership race.

If the former chancellor is given the keys to Downing Street today, these are some of the policies outlined in the Tory leadership hustings three months ago

Boris Johnson has pulled out of the race for Downing Street, with just Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt remaining.

Dorset is on flood alert after thunderstorms boomed overhead and heavy rain lashed the county - with more to come.

A 'runaway car' collided with another vehicle after rolling down a hill.

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

More pollution alerts have been issued for the Dorset coast after sewage was discharged.

A MAN thought to be the last railwayman who worked in Bridport has died peacefully at home aged 96.

Having been designated as vulnerable over 80s eligible for a Covid vaccination, we have been trying for the last three weeks to access one nearby.

THESE images are from a silent melodrama about drug smuggling at West Bay.

West Dorset MP Chris Loder has declared his support for Rishi Sunak in the race to be the next Prime Minister.

Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for 29 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

Dorset Council’s chief executive, Matt Prosser, is to take on a two-year presidency of a national organisation – in addition to running the council.

A fireworks display will be returning once more to a cricket club with more than £1,000 worth of fireworks.

Rishi Sunak could become the UK’s next Prime Minister on Monday as he has officially entered the tory race.

Are there wild big cats in the UK? Reports of big cat sightings have been made across the UK.

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

Thieves have struck again and stole another catalytic converter in west Dorset.

Pollution alerts have been issued for parts of Dorset.

THUNDERSTORMS could hit Dorset this weekend with potential for flash flooding and disruption across the county.

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.

Former Prime Minister Boris Jonhson has gained more than 100 backers towards the race for the next Conservative Party leader, according to sources.

Boris Johnson is now back in the UK following rumours he could return to Prime Minister role after Liz Truss resigned on Thursday.

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.