BEAVERS have returned to the area for the first time in more than 400 years.

Another Covid clinic will be taking place at Bridport Medical Centre today with up to 1,700 patients being vaccinated.

THE use of a former farm shop as a home at Waytown Nurseries at Slape Hill has been recognised as legal – although no permission was given for the conversion.

AN 'internationally significant' Roman mosaic discovered in Dorset has been saved from exportation and will remain in the county after £150,000 was raised to save it.

I RECEIVED the following message from Father Christmas.

A PARTNERSHIP between Active Dorset and the county's health sector has been recognised and featured as part of a case study released by Sport England.

A SECOND cruise ship has moored at West Bay.

A HUGE cruise ship has suddenly moored in West Bay.

DORSET’S surge in Covid cases is likely to have been driven by visitors to the area – including those bringing in new variants.

ANOTHER community effort saw more than 1,000 people vaccinated in Bridport.

ORGANISERS of the Melplash Show have stated that they are 'committed' to putting on an event this year - but have repeated that no final decision will be made until the end of March.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Dorset has increased by 148 over the last 24 hour period, official figures show.

Snow has been in the air overnight with more forecast for this evening.

EIGHT more coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Dorset hospitals.

It is hard to think of a better way of discouraging people from responding to the Local Plan than to publish a 600-page document and then wring your hands over how indigestible it is. (Your say on future, 28 January.)

THERE is still time to enter the Bridport Business Awards.

New research from consumer group Which? shows a number of people don’t know how much they they will receive from their state pension fund.

The news comes after the government confirmed that the idea of state-issued vaccine 'passports' will be scrapped.

THE number of coronavirus patients at Dorset County Hospital is beginning to fall, but its wards remain busy.

Stretching turned out to be the mental release Prudence Wade didn't know she needed.

DORSET Police have responded to claims its force under-represents diverse communities amid the recruitment of new officers.

THE pandemic has fuelled an “attack of the clones” by con artists who pose as established financial advisers, an industry figure has warned.

THE DORSET branch of a national fostering agency is appealing for new foster parents to come forward amid a surge in demand for care.

THERE are two areas of Dorset which have not recorded any coronavirus clusters according to latest data.

In an address to the nation today, health secretary Matt Hancock has advised all residents aged over 70 who have not received the vaccine, to contact the NHS.

A section of a Bridport road will be closed for more than a month, starting today.

THE mayor of Bridport has described a documentary about food and farming as 'essential viewing' for everyone.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a kitchen blaze caused by a plastic container left on top of the hob.

FULL details of plans for almost 30,500 new homes in Dorset have emerged in the county's Local Plan - which has been slammed as 'rushed and inadequate' by campaigners.

A FARM is running a Valentine's Day competition and you could be in the chance of winning a luxurious hamper.

MORE than 150 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Dorset over the last 24 hours, latest figures show.

TWO more people have died with coronavirus in Dorset hospitals, latest figures show.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock will host a Downing Street press conference later on today, Number 10 has announced.

What is its origins, when does it fall in 2021, how long for and how is it observed?

Britons face needing a third jab this year amid concerns about the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine’s effectiveness against the South African coronavirus variant.

THE RNLI is recruiting volunteer lifeguards on the Dorset coast to help keep beachgoers safe this summer.

MOOOO-SIC was performed at a west Dorset dairy farm to ensure cows produce the best tasting milk.

DORSET has one of the highest rates of cyber crime in the UK, figures reveal - although police dismissed suggestions an ageing population was the reason.

DORSET Police is encouraging residents to take an online survey on local issues and priorities.

A FLAGSHIP education hub being created at a Dorset college will create at least 10 jobs a year, it has been revealed - as an extra £1m was pledged for the development.

A FILM celebrating togetherness after lockdown has been released by a dance school.

THE committee of the Bridport & District Friendship Group has now completed the winding up of the club.

CLOSE TO 200 coronavirus cases have been confirmed across Dorset over the last 24 hours, figures reveal.

Diners in Dorset bought more than 1.6million discounted meals through the Government's month-long Eat Out to Help Out scheme, figures reveal.

FIRE crews were called out to a blaze which started in a Bridport kitchen.

WORK to refurbish a town's water system and improve quality has begun.

Here are a number of lost Dorset villages that time has forgotten about.

NINE more people have died with Covid-19 in Dorset hospitals, latest data has revealed.

TRIBUTES have been paid to Dorset’s retiring police and crime commissioner Martyn Underhill after nine years in the role.

A BRIDPORT veterinary clinic is looking for more local dogs to become blood donors.