OWNERS of a farm shop are concerned an upcoming road closure will have a 'serious detrimental impact' on their business as month-long sewer works are set to begin next week.

New figures reveal Dorset MPs cost local taxpayers a combined total of around £776,000 in expenses claims last year.

A WEST Dorset photographer has created an amazing photographic collage to honour national hero Captain Sir Tom Moore who died this week aged 100.

A PORSCHE driver claimed he was unaware of the layout of the A35 in West Dorset after he was caught overtaking two vehicles after the lanes had already merged.

DORSET could be hit by bitterly cold weather with a chance of snow from Sunday.

MORRISONS has set up a brand new delivery hub for customers.

Bridport Medical Centre is starting to send SMS (text) messages to patients to invite them to book their own Covid-19 vaccination appointment.

DORSET Council raked in almost £6 million from parking charges in the last financial year, figures show - but the coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on this year's income.

MILITARY personnel have been deployed to Dorset County Hospital to support staff as the hospital continues to roll-out the Covid-19 vaccine.

LOCAL planning decisions affect many aspects of our lives and that’s why I’m calling on us all to respond to the Dorset Local Plan, which is now open for consultation and runs until 15th March. The Local Plan sets out targets for future housin...

LYME Regis Sailing Club star Jim Turner’s bid to reach the America’s Cup finale has ended at the qualification stage in New Zealand.

The number of children and young people referred to mental health services in Dorset has increased by more than 15 per cent in a year, figures reveal.

ALMOST 600 volunteers in Dorset have taken part in a trial for a new coronavirus vaccine.

MORE than a tenth of eligible jobs in Dorset were furloughed at the end of December, new figures show.

A NATIONAL trade body is advising property owners in Dorset on steps that can be taken to minimise flood damage to homes and businesses.

Bridport Medical Centre is hosting another Covid vaccination clinic today - and people attending are advised to plan ahead as it will be very busy in the area.

THE expansion of a wine, cider and beer operation at a Waytown farm site has been approved.

I was deeply disappointed that Dorset Council rejected the Daniel Taylor Almshouses planning application to convert Chancery House into living accommodation.

HEALTH bosses are urging vaccinated people to continue to follow coronavirus restrictions.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Dorset increased by almost 200 over the last 24 hour period, official figures show.

THERE have been 17 new coronavirus deaths recorded in Dorset hospitals, latest figures show.

I am pleased a plan to resurrect a railway line for Bridport has come forward for airing.

Despite the weather and Covid-19 restrictions in the week before Christmas, the Lower Walditch Trail was a resounding success, raising £401 towards purchasing more play equipment for the play area.

PEOPLE living in Dorset are being urged to take part in an annual Star Count to discover whether the current lockdown has had an impact on light pollution.

AN ARTS charity will continue to bring live performances and exhibitions to rural communities across Dorset thanks to a vital funding boost from the council.

Hundreds more people died in Dorset in 2020 compared to the average for the previous five years, analysis of official figures shows.

A CHARITY providing free local support for cancer patients in Dorset is looking to the future after recruiting a new wellbeing coordinator to its ranks.

DORSET Police used a police vehicle to transport people detained for mental health reasons to safety on hundreds of occasions last year – despite official rules advising against it.

A £1.5 million scheme to protect West Bay from river flooding is progressing well despite the challenging weather and the fact it's being undertaken during a pandemic.

DRIVERS who blatantly ignore the Highway Code around town are behaving irresponsibly.

Dog owners in west Dorset are being urged to be responsible in the countryside after it was revealed today the estimated cost of farm animals savaged in the region was more than £185,000 last year.

NATIONAL hero Captain Sir Tom Moore, who sadly died today, used to be based at Bovington Army Camp in Dorset.

NINE new coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Dorset hospitals in the latest 24 hour period, official figures show.

The 100-year-old charity fundraiser was taken to hospital on Sunday, after being treated for pneumonia and tested positive for Covid-19.

MORE than 1,000 coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded in Dorset since the start of the pandemic.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Dorset increased by 230 in the last 24 hour period, official figures show.

THE vast majority people aged 80 and over in Dorset have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

HOME care experts have spoken of their 'delight' at the administration of the Covid-19 vaccination programme.

DORSET residents could 'be part of history' as they are invited to apply for one of the thousands of jobs that are available to help carry out the 2021 census.

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Dorset at the end of last year was more than double that seen at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, figures reveal.

Developers in Dorset have turned vacant offices into flats on more than 100 occasions in the last five years using powers to bypass normal planning rules.

THE Royal Voluntary Service is calling on people in Dorset to volunteer for an ‘hour per week’ or more, to see their local community through the difficult winter ahead.

A NUMBER of health centres across Weymouth, Portland and West Dorset are now distributing the Covid-19 vaccine.

DORSET Police have warned residents across the county of scam calls by companies claiming to be from the National Crime Agency.

While all creditors will calculate your credit score slightly different, generally there are a number of factors that can help improve your credit.

HUGE waves breached flood defences in West Bay last night and environment officers are out inspecting the damage today.

RULES on dogs in public spaces have started being enforced by the council.

I was one of those fortunate to receive my first jab.

TWO areas of Dorset have not recorded any coronavirus clusters in recent days as cases appear to decrease across the county.

MORE than 200 cases have been reported across Dorset, according to the latest figures.