Annual dredging works are set to take place in West Bay and Lyme Regis during May and June.

The Blues Band train is finally pulling into the sidings but will stop at Bridport on a farewell tour.

“THANK YOU for your patience” – the message from Dorset Council to the local families who have offered to house Ukraine refugees, but have still not been matched, or are suffering other problems.

BIKERS will be taking to the roads of west Dorset in a bid to raise funds for a guide dogs charity.

MELPLASH Agricultural Society’s Annual Garden and Allotment Competition is an opportunity for all gardeners in west Dorset to get their hard work in the garden recognised.

A CHORAL concert featuring works by Bridport composers was a sell-out, organisers said.

POLICE across Dorset are raising awareness of spotting the signs of revenge porn - and how to properly intervene.

AN EVOCATIVE new show featuring emotive flamenco dance and soul-stirring music is returning to a stage in Bridport.

Find out more about a book chronicling an unlikely love match in an author talk at Bridport Library.

HAVE YOU bitten off more than you can chew with your four-legged friend's behaviour?

Dorset Council is reminding families feeling the financial squeeze to check if their child could receive a free daily lunch at school.

Waterline 2022, the second in a long-term collaboration between two like-minded artists, Tricia Scott and Lois Wakeman, is a fascinating exhibition of contemporary abstract photography that features the weathered and textured surfaces of boats.

We invite our readers to join us as Dorset celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Budding writers are being invited to submit their poetry and short stories for a new book celebrating Dorset.

Nearly nine in 10 surveyed said their ability to save for a deposit has been affected by the rising cost of living

Here are the Star Wars character names that are the most influential on recent baby name trends.

West Dorset MP Chris Loder has sent thousands of tweets since setting up his account, analysis of his online activity reveals.

A fun run for Ukraine is to take place with children of all ages being encouraged to take part in the fundraiser.

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Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for 38 coronavirus patients in hospital, latest figures show.

It ended a fiery exchange with Susanna Reid in which the Prime Minister replied to suggestions that he was a liar.

GRASS roots groups planning positive environmental projects are to benefit from generous grants.

A BID for millions of pounds of funding to rejuvenate bus services in Dorset has been rejected.

THE NEAR threatened Dartford Warblers have made an impressive comeback in Dorset, a recently launched RSPB Ecology Report has shown.

The Jurassic Coast has been named one of the best road trips for electric vehicles by Hertz.

A PAIR of Ospreys have laid an egg at a secret nest site in the Poole Harbour area, making it the first nesting attempt in southern Britain in nearly 200 years.

The convicted sex offender was declared an official suspect by Portuguese authorities last month.

HEALTH leaders in the south west are ramping up their appeals for clinically vulnerable people to take up the Covid-19 spring booster vaccine offering.

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

The Prime Minister warned that increasing Government spending to prop up household finances could fuel inflation rising even faster.

The ruling could overturn rules relating to abortion that have been in place since 1973

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A TEACHER from Bridport has produced a book which educates children about plastic pollution and now wants to raise funds to reach more youngsters.

A TAXI with no brake lights and a van with dangerous defects were among the vehicle offences reported on a “high harm” route in Dorset last week.

PATIENTS were waiting an average of 15 weeks for routine treatment at Dorset County Hospital in February, figures show.

People in the countryside are being urged to be vigilant after two 'suspicious incidents' where men in vans were seen looking around farm properties.

POLICE patrols have been launched in two towns following reports of criminal damage on agricultural land.

THE new licence laws for recycling came into force at the end of April and as a PRIVATE owner of a pick-up I now have to apply for a licence to visit the recycling plant.

ORGANISERS of Bridport Carnival are calling on local groups struggling for funds to get involved and help out in exchange for a potential financial injection.

Lidl's Starovice Czech Lager 5.0% is a possible health risk

THE Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis is hosting five atmospheric outdoor events this summer against the beautiful backdrop of the Jurassic Coast. The events include Much Ado About Nothing, Twelfth Night, The Importance of Being Earnest, Alice in Wonderla...

Action Fraud and Which? have warned of an increase in fake emails and adverts fraudulently using Martin Lewis’ image

Charities in Dorset have set up helplines for people in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

AFTER a two-year enforced break due to the coronavirus pandemic, Netherbury Drama Group members say they are very excited to be presenting the hilarious comedy You’re Only Young Twice!

A former London advertising executive who has found happiness as a charcoal burner in west Dorset talks to Joanna Davis about his inspiring memoir Burn.

If the incident goes to court, the penalty could go up to a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.

This new plan is meant to ease symptoms and improve quality of life

Netflix remains the most popular in the UK providing a hub of our favourite TV and films.

Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

The nation will come together to mark the Queen's 70 years on the throne.