THE MP for West Dorset reiterated his call for harsher punishment for animal cruelty offences.

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FOUR areas in Dorset have not recorded any coronavirus clusters, according to latest data.

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MORE than 200,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in Dorset so far - as the vaccination programme is extended to include people aged 65 to 69 from today.

WE HAVE recently become aware of the work of Daniel Taylor Almshouses CIO and more aware of the homelessness crisis.

RESIDENTS are being urged to have their say on the Dorset Council Local Plan before the consultation closes on March 15.

MORE than twice as many Dorset homes costing more than £1 million were sold in 2020 compared to the previous year - prompted by people desiring more space due to Covid lockdowns.

RESTRICTIONS on visiting patients at Dorset County Hospital will remain in place for several weeks, its Chief Medical Officer has said.

COUNCILS across the South West region will be allocated more than £90 million to fix potholes on the road today. (Monday)

WITH half term approaching next week, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging anyone, who is able under government guidelines to visit the coast, to stay safe.

DORSET authorities have received an extra £111 million to help support vital services during the pandemic.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging married couples and people in civil partnerships to sign up for a tax break this year.

WITH swathes of the population now working and schooling from home, or having to self-isolate or shield, many of us have never spent so much time in the great indoors.

SIX bridges in Dorset are deemed to be substandard, new figures by the RAC Foundation have revealed.

Despite another cancellation as a result of Covid, a Bridport theatrical group was determined that the show must go on as they put together a virtual pantomime week.

Here are some of the quirkiest properties for sale in Dorset.

BEAVER, Cub and Scout groups have remained active in recent weeks - with plenty of activities to work on from home.

A MENTAL health support group is reminding residents that they don't have to suffer alone during the lockdown period.

GRAPHICS show how many coronavirus cases have surged across Dorset since the Christmas and New Year period – as a spike in cases were blamed by visitors to the county.

A FURTHER two people died with coronavirus in Dorset hospitals, latest figures have confirmed.

AMBULANCE staff in Dorset were reportedly verbally and physically attacked on more than 200 occasions in 2020, up 14 per cent from the previous year, new figures show.

LATEST NHS figures show that 269 coronavirus patients were being cared for in Dorset hospitals this week.

OFFICIAL figures show 136 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in Dorset over the last 24 hour period.

DORSET’S joint archives service will suffer another stand-still budget for the coming financial year.

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As new financial thriller Devils arrives on Sky Atlantic, Danielle de Wolfe discovers more from actor Patrick Dempsey and producer Luca Bernabei.

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EMERGENCY services were called to West Allington outside Bridport Medical Centre today after a person suffered a medical incident.

BRIDPORT Folk Festival has been postponed until September.

Almost 1,000 people will be attending Bridport Medical Centre again today for their Covid vaccination.

A GROUP of volunteers who want to produce a network of publicly accessible defibrillators have been boosted by a donation of £700.

BRIDPORT Morrisons is continuing to raise funds for children who suffer with cancer.

CASES of coronavirus are continuing to fall across Dorset, as data suggests the spread of Covid-19 is declining.

A CREATIVE writing competition is offering bursary opportunities to under represented local writers.

A PIECE of legislation can allow you to know if you live near a sex offender and if they are at any risk.

The PM says the efficacy of the vaccine rollout in reducing infections will be key to lifting controls in England.

The low temperatures and bursts of snow across the UK mean most of us have to spend some time deicing our vehicle before we set off.

Dorset Council’s budget gap could be as much as £40 million in four years’ time.

There's nothing worse than doing the same workout day-in, day-out, with no end in sight - so we asked fitness pros for their advice. By Liz Connor.

Avoid spending money on dibbers, plant markers and pots - these everyday items will do the trick, says Hannah Stephenson.

A new series sees Gregg Wallace explore four European cities. He tells Georgia Humphreys about kebabs, gladiator training, and the joy of travel.

WE ALWAYS think of young dogs doing daft things (like swallowing stones and underwear) but on Monday evening I treated Radar, a lovely 12-year-old German Shepherd dog that should have known better. Radar had gone fishing with his dad all his life ...

EXPANSION plans for Kingston Maurward College have been lodged with Dorset Council.

THE body of a woman has been found after a cross-county search operation was launched.

FROM Colfox School to the African Savanna - a woman who grew up in Bridport has spent eight months in Kenyan to film a Channel 4 wildlife documentary.

MORE than 200 people tested positive for coronavirus Dorset over the last 24 hours, according to the latest figures.

A TOTAL of £30,000 has been pledged towards an initiative to support independent retailers.

AN ASKERSWELL pub has come up with an inventive idea for customers to enjoy its beer garden when lockdown restrictions are eased.

THE 'R rate' for the South West has remained the same as the national R Rate dips below 1 for the first time since last July.