THE Bridport community is rallying round and making a huge effort to support the people of Ukraine - with the latest gesture seeing a local businessman drive a truckload of supplies 1,300 miles to support refugees who have fled the country following ...

A DRIVER has been fined more than £500 for speeding at 80mph on a stretch of road near Bridport which has a 50mph limit.

NEW security fencing has been agreed for a Dorset school.

AN anomaly in licensing law has resulted in a Burton Bradstock farm venue having to appear before a licensing panel to agree one day of a long weekend event to mark the Queens Jubilee in the summer.

AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into Wessex Water following 'serious concerns' over its sewage treatment works.

~Here are some tips to help you save money on your bills this month.

BRIDPORT caretaker boss Shaun Annetts is facing a selection headache ahead of a must-win game at Mousehole on Saturday (3pm).

Just a third of adults attended dental appointments as the coronavirus pandemic brought disruption to Dorset, figures suggest.

The deadline to put your name forward for a town councillor vacancy is tomorrow.

NHS BLOOD and Transplant says with kidney transplants dropping a third during the pandemic, it’s more important than ever for people in Dorset to share their organ donation decision and consider living kidney donation.

PEOPLE using e-cigarettes are being warned not to buy cheap when purchasing devices.

BRIDPORT’S unbeaten start to 2022 was finally halted by a narrow 29-25 loss to Oakmeadians at Meyrick Park in Tribute Dorset & Wilts One South.

FIRE crews across Dorset are raising awareness of the dangers of cigarettes and smoking products at home.

The change will commence from March 28 when customers will see a change to their current account.

There is still time to enter a writing competition connected to a festival celebrating of books.

LYME Regis boss Julien Simier admits two weeks between games is sketchy preparation for the Seasiders’ huge East Devon Senior Cup last 16 tie at Lapford.

BRIDPORT Reserves were deprived of a final spot in the first of two cup semi-finals, losing 3-1 at Sturminster Newton United in the Dorset Senior Trophy.

The TikTok star will represent the nation at Eurovision.

A maternity hospital was bombed by Russia in the city of Mariupol.

The weapons were used by Russia in both Afghanistan and Chechnya, the Ministry of Defence said.

Sir Michael Morpurgo has written a new book to mark the Queen's 70-year reign.

CAMPAIGNERS are calling for action over 'shambolic' rail and bus services which they claim discourage people from using public transport – amid worries that cuts could cause a ‘spiral of decline’.

A POPULAR festival is returning to the Jurassic Coast later this year bringing a life-sized dinosaur and 200 million-year-old fossils amongst many other attractions.

DOG fouling has increased as Covid restrictions were relaxed – according to Dorset town and parish councils.

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PETROL prices continue to surge in Dorset as sanctions are imposed on Russia.

A BURTON Bradstock resident has questioned a supporting statement made over changes agreed for the Graston Copse caravan site.

PEACEFUL law-abiding people will have nothing to fear from revised Public Spaces Protection Orders due to be introduced in Weymouth, Portland and West Dorset.

SEVERAL key parts of the response to coronavirus in the months ahead remain unknown or undecided, according to Dorset's director of public health.

RESIDENTS are being urged to 'stop and think' before buying a dog in a bid to prevent illegal puppy breeding across the county.

 “People keep repeating the same mantra that it’s the West attacking and it’s Russia who’s bringing peace," one misinformation specialist said.

A HEALTH group in Dorset is reminding the public about the helpline Connection - which provides free mental health support.

From dog agility, obedience and flyball to heelwork to music, you might just become Best in Show.

As the war in Ukraine continues we've broken down the ways you can help the people of Ukraine.

The ship, called Endurance, was crushed by ice and sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915

Coronation Street is the world’s longest running TV soap and holds the Guinness Book of World Records for this achievement. (PA)

A MAN'S artistic dream is coming true after being inspired by west Dorset's landscape to paint 'beautiful' pieces.

Dorset Police No Excuse teams will be out on the county's roads this week operating mobile speed cameras.

A LOCAL women’s group has called Dorset 'a county of inequality' as it urges more women to join them in a bid to tackle inequality.

BRIDPORT Community Orchard is looking for more volunteers.

DORSET residents have donated tens of thousands of pounds to people in fuel poverty after an appeal was launched asking people to donate their winter fuel payments.

The community at Emmanuel Church, Southill, in Weymouth is beginning to collect photographs and memories from 50 years ago when building of the church commenced.

Have you heard of the hobby of phillumeny?

DO you know how to spot the signs of bed bugs?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to give a “historic address” to MPs on Tuesday.

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was met with a standing ovation in his “historic address” to MPs on Tuesday.

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has announced the UK would phase out the import of Russian oil and oil products by the end of the year.

In the wake of a bullying report, John Bercow has been banned from holding a pass to Parliament and ‘administratively suspended’ from the Labour Party.

Converse has released a new 'Things To Grow' collection with Schuh, here's how to buy them.

ITV viewers were expecting to find out who will be crowned winner of the series on 20 March.