HIGH levels of E. coli have been found in a west Dorset river with campaigners branding it as "toxic".

DORSET is said to be generally well-served with pharmacies – although there are concerns about access for some in more remote rural areas.

Residents are reminded to have a say on the future of Dorset Council’s libraries before a consultation about the future of the service closes on December 22.

Experts warn it could be the beginning of a recession – which is defined as two quarters of shrinking GDP in a row

A new restaurant has opened at the Bridge House in Bridport.

Dorset Council has announced the time taken to complete land charge search requests is back down to ten working days.

There’s no denying there are tough times ahead.

POLICE in Bridport are investigating two separate incidents of stolen goods that at St Michael's Trading Estate.

BRIDPORT Police are investigating multiple incidents that happened in the area earlier this week.

A WAR hero who served in the Devon and Dorset Regiment will be honoured this weekend.

The company behind a huge solar farm planned within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is launching an appeal against Dorset Council’s decision to refuse planning permission.

DORSET employers including Hobbycraft, Julia's House and Rick Stein have been named among the UK's best companies to work for.

A THEATRE in Lyme Regis is putting the local community firmly in the limelight with an upcoming documentary.

BRIDPORT Reserves showed tremendous grit and determination to come back from a 3-0 half-time deficit against Swanage to draw 3-3 in their Jewson Dorset Premier League clash at Days Park.

BRIDPORT got back to winning ways with a hard-fought 19-0 victory over a determined Puddletown side in Counties Two Tribute Dorset & Wilts South.

LYME Regis progressed to the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Senior Trophy quarter-finals with a penalty shootout win at Upwey & Broadwey.

STICKLANDS had the wood on their opponents as Beaminster Secondary School hosted their first-ever primary football tournament for Year 3 and 4 pupils from the local schools.

Members of the Public and Commercial Services Union which represents employees of Government departments and public bodies vote for strike action.

A Dorset MP has urged the prime minister to stop Morrisons “abusing their position” by charging more for petrol in Bridport than in other towns.

An extension has been agreed at the Hogshill Stores in Clay Lane, Beaminster to cope with 120 extra new homes for the area.

Drivers in and around Dorset will have nine National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

ANY CUTS to teachers and support staff in Dorset schools is likely to result in a disproportionate impact on families whose children have additional needs.

PRIVATE schools in Dorset could be asked to take on unaccompanied refugee children.

A TRADE body has drawn up a list of measures householders in Dorset can take to protect their homes against flooding.

Dorset arts organisations responsible for bringing amazing theatre and outdoor performances to communities have successfully secured a further three years of funding

BRIDPORT'S game at Cullompton Rangers this evening has fallen victim to the weather.

McDonald’s is set to launch its Christmas food menu this month.

Labour's Sir Keir Starmer said: “He is a pathetic bully but he would never get away with it if people like the Prime Minister didn’t hand him power"

South Yorkshire Police confirmed three vehicles containing props were broken into in Doncaster.

A FARM campsite to the west of Weymouth is hoping to extend in time for the 2023 season.

The Environment Agency has issued a fresh flood warning for West Bay.

Copy of a letter sent to Chris Loder, West Dorset MP

Possession of weapon offences have reduced in Dorset but the area’s Police and Crime Commissioner says “more needs to be done”.

At a time when the issue of asylum seekers is so controversially in the national news at present, it was highly informative and moving to see the award-winning play, The Syrian Baker, at Portesham Village Hall recently.

A BAND of 'folk legends' are set to visit west Dorset.

Sir Gavin Williamson resigned from Rishi Sunak's government amid bullying allegations.

With just over six weeks to go until Christmas, Royal Mail is once again lending a helping hand to Santa.

FOR the fifth instalment of our cost of living campaign with NatWest, we're looking at five scams SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) may fall prey to. The rising costs for businesses have created golden opportunities for scammers.

DORSET Council’s financial performance was better than expected in the last financial year – partly due to capital projects being delayed.

Every year we all wait patiently to find out what music we’ve been listening to for the past year.

The Royal Mail shared its latest recommended posting dates for mail to arrive in time for Christmas.

November was found to be the joint-worst month for driving test pass success rate

A flood warning has been issued for West Bay while the rest of the west coast of Dorset is on flood alert.

THE Met Office has warned of 20mm of rainwithin an hour this evening as Dorset braces for another weather warning.

He's the master of the one-liners and utterly pun-tastic company.

O wondrous Dorset Council, why is it that millions of pounds have been spent on taking away the pylons at Winterbourne Abbas because of spoiling the view on AONB land that Hardy once looked over, yet you have granted planning to build 800-plus homes ...

The Queen Consort's monogram will appear on her personal letterheads, cards and gifts and appears more ornate than the King’s cypher

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he supported the decision to suspend Matt Hancock for entering I'm a Celebrity for the 2022 series

Vandals smashed the windows of four vehicles in a night time spree.

A new book celebrating the Jurassic Coast from an unusual perspective is the culmination of a photojournalist's passion project.