A TEARFUL drink driver who admitted hitting a police officer with his car as he tried to flee the scene in a panic was told he ‘could have killed yourself or others’ - as he was banned from driving for more than two years.

PERMISSION has been granted to convert the area above a long-standing shop in Bridport town centre into two apartments.

A FARM has received a grant of £150,000 toc and give schoolchildren the opportunity to visit the farm and stay on site.

A HOUSING association plan for 14 ‘affordable’ homes off Webbers Piece on the northern side of Maiden Newton has been approved.

Village fetes and countryside shows are in full swing now and showcase the best of West Dorset communities. The Gillingham and Shaftesbury show will also be running on Wednesday and Thursday next week, and I warmly encourage you to visit the show.�...

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

THE trial of a man accused of several alleged historic sex offences dating back to the 1980s has collapsed after a jury was unable to reach a verdict.

MILLBROOK are an “unknown quantity” for Bridport, according to Bees’ boss Rob Marquis.

Here are some of the best restaurant deals to help you celebrate your GCSE results.

THERE is still time to have your say on which areas of policing are most important to you by participating in a survey.

PLYMOUTH squad 7 Hills took down the annual Bridport 3x3 basketball tournament at Beaminster Community Sports Hall.

LIVE blues music, DJs, food, drink and more as a new festival takes place this weekend.

Both Charles and Prince William have expressed concern over the way the allegations have been handled by Andrew.

STUDENTS are celebrating excellent A Level results following a difficult year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A SECTION of the A35 is partially blocked both ways causing delays.

A SHOWCASE for flowers, fruit, handicrafts and more will be going ahead this month.

THE ruling party’s performance at July’s Dorset Council meeting reminded me of a ‘golf-ball’ deep in sand..…. content, not wanting to be moved.

PICK up a copy of the paper edition of the Bridport and Lyme Regis News tomorrow to vote for your favourite cafe, in our Cafe of The Year competition.

BRIDPORT Arts Society will be hosting its annual general meeting this week.

TEACHERS and youth groups are reminded they can access important materials after the summer holidays which communicate crucial messages to Key Stage 2 pupils about the Countryside Code.

Police officers in Dorset have been attacked dozens of times during the coronavirus pandemic, figures reveal.

NOMINATIONS are now open for awards recognising the extra mile staff, teams and volunteers have gone to at a Dorset hospital.

Firefighters were unable to extinguish the blaze inside the dryer so the grain had to be removed

A driver is responsible for booking and MOT every 12 months to ensure their vehicle is road worthy.

The scam could cost victims thousands of pounds, six points on their licence and could affect job prospects.

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

Thousands more workers in Dorset came off furlough in June, figures show, ahead of a reduction in Government support for employees' wages.

Here is a selection of dogs from Margaret Green Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Hundreds of children were living in temporary accommodation in Dorset during the last national lockdown, figures show.

A NEW chair-elect of a local charity said he was inspired to get involved in the foundation after his late partner died of cancer last year.

A DISABILITIES charity has helped more than 90 per cent of its users claim the financial support they are entitled to.

PEOPLE in their 70s in the South West are being urged to protect themselves against shingles with a free vaccine.

A ROAD in Bridport is partially blocked following an accident.

MORE than £30,000 has been raised for lifesavers after a hugely successful fundraising week.

A MAN has been rescued from the sea after getting into difficulties 150 metres from the beach.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to the A35 yesterday afternoon after a pile of dumped rubbish was set alight near the main road.

A RECORD fair is set to take place in town this weekend.

CORONAVIRUS deaths have been recorded at Dorset County Hospital (DCH) and the University Hospitals Dorset (UHD).

The number of coronavirus cases in Dorset increased by 303 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

AN UNUSUAL exhibition is currently open, where the bizarre and the strange meet the surreal and the curious.

A VANDAL attack on a milk vending machine which cost a west Dorset business hundreds of pounds has been condemned as 'mindless' and 'senseless'.

Today is A-level results day and students and parents across Dorset are nervously awaiting their results.

THE newly published Elections Bill will allow ministers to define and curtail ‘campaigning’, could make coordinating opposition an offence, and permits political meddling in the Electoral Commission.

A POPULAR chain of restaurants is offering free chicken to students receiving their A Level and GCSE results.

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

DORSET Council has increased its spending on drainage maintenance by £200,000 and has invested in two new machines to help keep the county's roads from flooding.

OIL heated households in Dorset are reminded to book their boiler in for its regular service to avoid higher fuel bills and costly repairs later on in the year.

Throughout his time at the ITV morning show, Piers took part in a long-running feud with Mr Walker in the battle to be top dog of UK breakfast tv.

A NET maker took his own life at a play park five days before he was due to be sentenced for child porn offences.

A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for heavy rain, thunderstorms and possible power cuts across Dorset which may cause travel disruption and some flooding.