THINGS are looking up for a Bridport trading estate where a major fire broke out two years ago.

Enjoy a good old fashioned sing song in Bridport - with a surprising twist.

A BOUTIQUE B&B recently named the 'world's fourth best' has won more praise.

MORE rain showers are on their way to Dorset this week after the county was hit by wet weather over the weekend.

FEWER than 50 coronavirus cases have been reported across Dorset – the second lowest in the South West.

We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

CRIME in Dorset has reduced by more than nine per cent, new figures reveal.

MORE than 770,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in Dorset, latest figures show.

The number of scans used to diagnose cancer dropped by more than a quarter as the coronavirus pandemic hit hospital services at Dorset County Hospital.

HERE are today's tide times for Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an assault where the victim had his front tooth knocked out.

A CHEF from Bridport is opening a pop-up restaurant serving 'hyper-local' food.

DISADVANTAGED young musicians are being helped to shape a career in the industry through an ambitious outdoor performance.

THE Mayor of Bridport has endorsed a new way of online shopping in a bid to support local retailers.

GARDEN enthusiasts are encouraged to enter a garden and allotment competition.

ARE you brave enough to take part in a ghost walk?

A TWO-week festival celebrating all the fantastic art in the county begins this weekend.

A DRINK driver who led police officers on a chase on the A35 told a court he didn’t think he was over the drink drive limit.

ONLY two areas of Dorset have reported more than three active coronavirus cases, according to the latest figures.

THERE are less than two weeks left to apply for an international creative writing competition.

BRIDPORT have appointed Rob Marquis as their new manager.

COASTGUARD and police officers were called to rescue a person who got stuck in mud.

A familiar face from television once owned this Dorset railway carriage home.

ONLY two areas of Dorset have reported more than three active coronavirus cases, according to the latest figures.

FINDING a beach that is perfect for yourself and your dog can be difficult.

PLANNING applications submitted to Dorset Council for the west Dorset area from May 10 include:

Although Census Day took place on 21 March, the official closing date for the online form is Monday 24 May.

HERE are today's tide times for Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.

A GOOD citizen who took it on herself to clean up a roadside collecting 29 bags of rubbish was stunned when the local tip refused to take the waste unless she paid for it.

THE introduction of a permanent 30mph speed limit on Chideock Hill is 'extremely disappointing' according to the parish council - which has challenged authorities on the issue and instead wants urgent action to tackle pollution in the village.

BRIDPORT manager John Godbold has departed the Bees after just six months in charge.

INDOOR hospitality venues have reopened – and Bridport business owners 'are absolutely over the moon' to be back.

AN ART and music trail created by artists, filmmakers and more than 250 children will celebrate nature and wildlife.

UNDER 10 new positive cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Dorset, according to the latest figures.

THE South West's 'R rate' has stayed the same as the national R rate has grown, according to the latest Government update.

RESIDENTS are reminded there is still time to get involved in a campaign to clean up the town's streets.

As lockdown restrictions ease across the UK, garden get-togethers and afternoons in the beer garden have largely been put on hold this month.

DORSET continues to be lashed by very strong winds as weather warnings remain in place throughout today.

Injuries inflicted on women by their partners resulted in up to 14 admissions at Dorset County Hospital over five years, figures suggest, despite police recording tens of thousands of violent domestic abuse crimes.

THERE are changes to the locations of some Covid testing sites in the Dorset Council area.

The Duke of Cambridge said he was left with “indescribable sadness” after learning the BBC’s shortcomings.

Until today, the charge only applied to businesses with 250 employees or more including the likes of Asda, Tesco and Aldi.

Criminals are continuing to capitalise on the pandemic but looking out for so many convincing scams can be incredibly daunting for motorists.

More than half of new police officer recruits in Dorset last year were women, figures reveal, as male domination in the ranks continues to subside.

HERE are today's tide times for Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

A FAMILY is devastated after their business which only opened up again a month ago was broken into.

A MAN called Mr Good lived up to his name when he came to the rescue of an elderly man.

West Dorset pubs got a much-needed spending boost on Monday, new figures suggest, as thirsty customers were allowed indoors for the first time this year.

THERE has been no recorded Covid-19 related deaths across Dorset hospitals for 17 days, according to figures from NHS England.