A MAN who is on trial for alleged historic sex offences dating back to the 1980s has been described by friends and family as 'honest' and committed to his charity work, a court heard.

SCHOOL pupils will enjoy a taste of the outdoors thanks to a new garden which is being created for them.

A CAMPAIGN to bring a refugee family to Bridport has taken another step closer to becoming reality after reaching a fundraising target.

An electrical pole on fire sparked an emergency response.

A CHARITY shop will be adding a bridal room to 'make brides feel looked after and find their perfect dress'.

LIVE open-air theatre is returning to Beaminster this summer with an 18th century comedy.

ROAD users are being reminded to be mindful of large slow machinery on the roads now harvest is in full swing.

Sometimes there’s nothing better to eat than tucking into a big burger.

Award-winning garden designer Andrew Duff looks at late showstoppers that just keep on giving.

"WE'RE offering something new to Bridport": Owners of a Mexican food outlet have taken over as tenants of a West Bay pub.

A LANDMARK Bridport building has relaunched with new tenants as part of its controversial new vision to ensure a stable financial future.

A RENOWNED literary festival is set to return to Bridport this year.

RESIDENTS are invited to attend a free open day at a new flower farm.

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WITNESSES described the moment they saw ‘huge clouds of black smoke and a big fireball’ as a lorry burst into flames on a busy Dorset route.

AN INTERACTIVE MAP shows how coronavirus cases are still rising in areas of Dorset - with Weymouth town centre seeing a spike in cases.

RAIL passengers in Dorset should expect long distance journeys to London to be up to 40 minutes longer as works to replace tracks are set to cause major disruption over the next few days.

As Ghosts returns to our screens, Charlotte Ritchie and Kiell Smith-Bynoe tell Georgia Humphreys why the family show has resonated with people.

The changes will come into effect from January 1, 2022.

As hit Amazon Prime series Modern Love returns to our screens for a second series, Danielle de Wolfe discovers more from actress Minnie Driver.

NEGOTIATIONS are underway as a community looks to take over its local pub.

BRIDPORT'S indoor skate park has celebrated its first birthday following a year of lockdowns and uncertainties.

MORE than 450 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

A PATIENT has died of coronavirus at Dorset County Hospital.

A POPULAR carnival week is set to return after missing out last year.

TOWN councillors in Dorchester have welcomed news that next year may see the re-introduction of two trains an hour on the Waterloo service.

A WEEKEND of events will be going ahead this weekend to raise money for good causes.

THOUSANDS of second hand books will be up for grabs at a book sale this weekend.

The A35 is now closed due to a lorry fire on Friday (August 6)

Which? conducted its Cheapest Supermarket price comparison looking at the cost of a basket of 20 items, including groceries and household essentials.

WhatsApp is part of Mark Zuckerberg’s social media empire which includes Facebook and Instagram and is used by millions worldwide.

The announcement will impact half of the population and is mainly down to rising wholesale fuel costs, particularly gas, Ofgem say.

A MAN who has gone on trial for alleged historic underage sex offences has said that the accusations made against him are 'fiction' and 'rubbish'.

A WOMAN has been found guilty of being in a sexual relationship with an underage girl, and has been told it is 'inevitable' she will be jailed.

A WOMAN hid in a car footwell to avoid a Bridport man who she accused of allegedly sexually abusing her when she was a child, a court heard.

WITNESSES told how tonnes of rock came crashing down onto a beach in another dramatic coastal landslip - as experts warned of more falls to come.

MORE than 550 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

AN 18-YEAR-OLD drink driver who drove across a Bridport roundabout before abandoning his car has been banned from the road for a year.

THUNDERSTORMS are forecast in Dorset tomorrow (Friday) and over the weekend.

A MISSING man from Bridport has been found following a a search.

CONVERTING Dorset Council’s former headquarters in Dorchester to flats may result in problems – according to some Dorchester councillors.

A few weeks ago, I spoke in this column of the wonderful event at Sherborne School to mark Alan Turing’s 109th Birthday with a memorial. I am delighted to tell you that the Government has named its new international exchange programme after Alan Tu...

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AN ANNUAL boat blessing service went ahead at the weekend.

POLICE across Dorset are set to implement plans to return 'community focused policing' on the county's streets.

RESIDENTS are being asked to check to make sure they are registered to vote and that their electoral registration details are up-to-date.

DORSET & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging farmers to remember the importance of maintenance schedules in a bid to reduce fires.

RESIDENTS are being asked to give their views on Dorset's town and parish councils in a review which will shape the way representatives reflect their community.

A SURVEY has been launched to gain feedback on how Dorset Police could use social media better.

POLICE across Dorset are reaching out to victims of rape - and warning perpetrators that sex is only acceptable if both people consent.