VOLUNTEERS who look after a public garden want to learn more about the history of a building they hopes to restore - and are asking for the help of the public.

Trees have been planted in Bridport - at a rate of one a minute – in an amazing community effort.

The number of Covid 'hotspots' across the BCP area has fallen from 22 to just five.

THE line-up of a forthcoming creative showcase taking place in Bridport has been revealed.

THE Rotary Club of Brit Valley is hosting another virtual quiz in February.

Sometimes, as a vet, you will have a day or a run of days where you seem to see lots of the same condition, and it is hard to know if this is a coincidence or “something going around”. In the last week I have seen lots of cats with temperature...

Once-in-a-lifetime experiences will be top of the agenda for travellers in 2021. The good news is, you won’t have to travel far, says Sarah Marshall.

The Great Escapists is a survival series starring science fans Richard Hammond and Tory Belleci. Georgia Humphreys discovers what viewers can expect.

ADDITIONAL support is being given to care providers in Dorset as the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases continues to rise.

Bridport Medical Centre reported another successful Covid vaccination clinic yesterday with almost 1,500 patients treated.

A woman who fell 6ft and broke her leg was airlifted to safety in another Jurassic Coast rescue drama.

MORE than 350 new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in Dorset in the last 24 hours.

CORONAVIRUS cases across a majority of areas of Dorset are falling, as data suggests the spread of Covid-19 is declining.

FOUR further coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Dorset hospital.

The Bridport Community Shed will be hosting the annual Bridport Seed Swap today - but it will work a little differently.

An exhibition inspired by an ancient woodland is launching online.

SNOW won’t be making an appearance in Dorset this weekend despite many parts of the country bracing for wintry conditions.

The Prime Minister set out the steps that must be met before any restrictions in the country can be eased. 

Potential cases of the condition known as Alabama Rot have affected dogs in Dorset.

Aldi and Lidl have revealed the latest items hitting the shelves in the middle aisles of their stores this weekend. Here are the best deals.

MORE than 2,000 patients have been waiting more than a year for routine treatment at Dorset County Hospital Trust due to the 'significant impact' of the Covid response.

MORE work may need to be done in the coming months to ensure Dorset residents can get enough food.

As Interior Design Masters returns to BBC Two, Danielle de Wolfe finds out more about series two and its guest judges from host Alan Carr.

Some of the most beautiful flowers are easy to sow from seed, says Hannah Stephenson.

As Celebrity Best Home Cook hits our screens, judge Dame Mary Berry and host Claudia Winkleman tell Georgia Humphreys about filming during Covid-19.

A 'congestion-busting' upgrade to dual the A303 in the South West has been given the green light by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.

A WOMAN has been rescued after falling more than 100ft down a cliff in what a coastal operations commander has described as 'one of the most demanding rescues' he has been involved in.

A young woman who fell more than 100ft down a cliff on the Jurassic Coast was plucked to safety in a dramatic rescue.

A BRIDPORT care home is remaining vigilant after one of its staff tested positive for coronavirus.

Bridport residents are reminded it's going to be another busy day at the Medical Centre as there's another Covid-19 vaccination clinic.

MORE than 330 new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed in Dorset in the past day.

COMMUNITY and cultural organisations will share a £60,000 windfall to boost the arts and heritage sector.

A FURTHER 20 people have died with Covid-19 in Dorset hospitals.

THE 'R rate' for the South West has decreased for the second consecutive week and the growth rate also appears to be falling.

A POPULAR burger joint has made the ordering of its food even easier by launching a new app.

A WEATHER alert has been issued which could see cold temperatures and overnight frost in Dorset.

ORGANISERS of a popular seafront jazz festival are determined that the show goes ahead this year.

THE campaign to erect a statue of famed fossil hunter Mary Anning has reached a landmark in its fundraising efforts.

WALKERS are being warned of the dangers of feeding horses and livestock while they are out taking their daily exercise.

COVID patients from Dorset and Yeovil have been transferred to the Exeter Nightingale unit for treatment.

PREPARATIONS are still under way for Camp Bestival to go ahead as originally planned - despite the cancellation of Glastonbury Festival – with its organiser still ‘optimistic’ festival season will happen this Summer.

DORSET County Hospital is to add a temporary dialysis unit.

PEOPLE looking to change their careers amid the Covid-19 pandemic are being urged to consider working in social care.

The Prime Minister set out the steps that must be met before any restrictions in the country can be eased. 

In a statement the company responsible for the product told customers that they are taking this risk “very seriously”.

TWINS who died less than an hour after birth died as a result of prematurity - indirectly caused by a medical intervention procedure which was performed to try and save them, an inquest concluded.

Owners of a west Dorset shooting range have tightened checks and procedures after a man took his own life while on a tour of the site.

A 'BRIDPORT Banksy' is spreading the message of kindness in the town.

The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Dorset increased by 442 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.

More than a dozen new coronavirus deaths have been recorded at the newly-formed University Hospitals Dorset Trust in the latest 24-hour period.