THE horrific death of a cow on a farm in west Dorset has inspired a campaign to bring about a change in the law to protect livestock from dog attacks.

THE details of a 100-home development at Beaminster have been submitted to Dorset Council planners.

A VICTIM support group in Dorset is raising awareness for Romany Gypsies and travellers who may have been victim to hate crime.

AN ‘INTOXICATED’ man armed with a hammer ‘banging on doors looking for someone’ in Bridport town centre has been sentenced.

ECO-CAMPAIGNERS came through Bridport as part of their 300 mile journey to the G7 summit.

AN INCREASE in people working from home because of the pandemic could affect the drive to recruit more foster carers in Dorset.

DORSET Council is asking the public for its views on the current permit system at waste and recycling centres.

WEEKLY live music shows are coming to a Bridport garden centre over the next two months.

The ‘Asian Hornet Watch’ app is available to download from the Apple and Android app stores.

BRIDPORT boss Rob Marquis believes long journeys deep into Cornwall could hinder his player recruitment drive for next season.

YOUNG people in West Dorset could soon benefit from a wider rollout of the Government’s first homes scheme. This has just begun in the Midlands and allows key workers, local and young people to buy their first homes at a 30% discount. In West Do...

Euro 2020 will see Europe's best players do battle for one of the international game's most glittering honours.

SIXTY military children from schools across Dorset have been taught ways to handle the challenges they might face as they grow up in a virtual workshop.

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

LYME Regis experienced cup final torment as Lapford emerged victorious from their Premier Division final at Topsham.

Police searching for a missing man from Bridport are pleased to update that he has been found.

A KEY route through Dorset was partially blocked for two hours following a crash.

A TOTAL of 40 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest statistics.

THERE are long delays on a key route in Dorset due to emergency repairs to a burst water main today (Wednesday, June 9).

FIREFIGHTERS were alerted after a tumble drier burst into flames.

POLICE have launched a public appeal in the search for a missing man from Bridport as concerns are raised for his welfare.

THE Prince of Wales has taken a tour of a 'ground-breaking' green energy plant today, on his first public visit to Dorset in more than a year.

Britain could be on the brink of a mini-heatwave this weekend, with the mercury rising to nearly 25 degrees in Dorset.

FOOD lovers are set for a treat, as Bridport's annual food festival begins this weekend.

I VISITED the Dorset Museum on opening day - fantastic.

LIVE music is returning to a Bridport venue with an album release show.

LADIES kickboxing classes are now taking place in Bridport.

The B3157 Coast Road between Burton Bradstock and Abbotsbury is partially blocked due to a crash.

A £4.5million expansion to Kingston Maurward College is to go ahead.

Several new victims of female genital mutilation were seen by NHS services in Dorset last year, figures show.

APPLICATIONS for free tree growing packs are now open to schools and community groups across Dorset.

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

Details from court registers dated April 12-30 and May 7-18

TWO swimmers were swept 200 metres out to sea after being caught in the current.

WEST Dorset could be reduced in size under proposed changes to parliamentary constituencies in England.

RESIDENTS came together to remember those who fought and lost their lives in the D-Day battles.

A HISTORIC Bridport church has big plans for its 200th birthday.

ALMOST 40 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest statistics.

LYME REGIS museum is seeking more volunteers to join its team.

I AM not surprised that Councillor Kelvin Clayton would cause a stir about whether we should have a monarchy or not, at this time, with our MP Chris Loder.

MEMBERS of a Lyme Regis based community group are looking for new members as they celebrate a special occasion.

Here is the latest information of the coronavirus pandemic in Dorset.

An annular eclipse occurs when the Sun and Moon are exactly in line with the Earth, but the apparent size of the Moon is smaller than that of the Sun.

CARERS in Dorset are being shown support and gratitude during Carers Week 2021.

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

The court heard Couzens accepted responsibility for the killing of Ms Everard but was not asked to enter a plea to a charge of murder.

In a highly critical report, the Health and Social Care Committee called for immediate action to support exhausted staff.

Madeleine was three years old when she went missing on May 3 2007 while on holiday in Portugal.

AGAIN I am writing to my local paper. And again, it’s about THAT roundabout. Wildflowers? No. Surely not. They are wonderfully welcome in so many different places, but not on a roundabout. Shame on Dorset Council that they can’t come up with s...

THE A37 will close for five nights for roadworks - with a 31-mile diversion route in place.