SEWER repairs which have caused a road to be closed for more than a month are making steady progress, says Wessex Water.

Officers searching for a missing man from Bridport say that he has been located.

DORSET could in for one final cold spell in the next few days - which may include wintry showers.

A PROJECT challenging families to create fun displays to put up in their windows has been extended - and now there are prizes up for grabs too.

MORE than 1,100 Covid fines have been issued by Dorset Police since the pandemic began, new figures show.

I WAS very sad to hear that the local Country Market may not return.

ZOOPLA has revealed the areas in Dorset where house prices have increased the most in the last 12 months.

DORSET County Hospital's Chief Medical Officer has welcomed the Prime Minister’s 'cautious' roadmap out of national lockdown, claiming that lifting restrictions too quickly could lead to a spike in cases and overwhelm hospitals.

HISTORY groups are continuing to run events and meetings online.

Mother's Day takes place next month - but what lockdown rules will be in place?

Face masks have become a normal part of life during the Covid pandemic - but when can we stop wearing them?

People will be able to have greater contact with their friends and family from early March.

MORE than 275,000 Covid vaccine doses have been administerd across Dorset - but the number of weekly jabs reported was down for the second seven-day period in a row.

Bryan Cranston plays a judge in the gripping new drama, Your Honour. He tells Georgia Humphreys what viewers can expect.

10 of the best locations everyone wants to holiday in this summer

ACTION Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant against holiday and travel related fraud, as holiday bookings surge, following the Government’s announcement on how lockdown restrictions will be eased.

FREE help is on offer to Dorset businesses who need support with international trade. To enable business growth, Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (Dorset LEP) is funding expert legal and financial advice.

AN urgent search has been launched for a missing man who was reported to be 'very upset'.

A planning application for a swimming pool in the grounds of a village home has sparked a number of objections from locals.

ALDI has earmarked fourteen towns in Dorset where they aim to open a new store in the coming years.

CASES of coronavirus are continuing to fall across Dorset, as data suggests the spread of Covid-19 is declining.

A PETITION has been launched to keep a medieval manor house open to the public.

ONE coronavirus death has been recorded at University Hospitals Dorset in the last 24 hours.

FEWER than 50 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed across Dorset over the last 24 hours, according to the latest statistics.

A LOCAL transport group has issued some advice to residents looking to save money whilst travelling by train.

DORSET is set to bask in sunshine and warm temperatures this weekend.

Here is a round-up of some of the best deals you can find in Aldi and Lidl this weekend.

THE deadline to enter the Bridport Business Awards is next week.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is to set out measures to help aspiring homeowners in Wednesday’s Budget.

Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco and Co-op are urgently recalling a number of products over possible health risks.

A STRETCH of the busy A35 will be closed for five nights as part of major resurfacing works.

Ready Steady Cook host Rylan Clark-Neal chats to Sherna Noah about the recipe for the show's success.

Whether planting in pots or in larger borders, there's a daffodil for every situation. Hannah Stephenson leafs through some of the best.

As new Channel 4 art show Drawers Off prepares to air, we speak with presenter Jenny Eclair to uncover more about the creative series.

A BRIDPORT musician has been given a community order for possessing hundreds of indecent images of children.

SUSPECTED electricity cables hanging down from an electricity pole near a school sparked a call-out by firefighters.

A SECTION of a Beaminster road is to close for a month - with a seven-and-a-half mile diversion route in place.

Dozens of people died from coronavirus in Dorset in January, according to statistics from ONS.

THE 'R rate' for the South West has shrunk again as Covid-19 cases across the region continue to fall.

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences following two crashes involving five cars this morning.

BRIDPORT Leisure Centre is set to benefit from close to £20,000 worth of grant funding.

SEVEN new coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Dorset hospitals in the latest 24-hour period.

SCIENTISTS at Imperial College London believe Dorset has a minimal chance of becoming a coronavirus hotspot at the beginning of March – as lockdown measures are set to be eased.

TWO DEAD porpoises have washed up on west Dorset beaches.

A CAMPAIGN group is encouraging residents to respond to the consultation on Dorset Council's Local Plan - after raising issues with the document's housing targets.

A FURTHER 86 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Dorset over the last 24 hour period, latest figures show.

THE number of coronavirus patients being cared for in Dorset hospitals has been revealed.

People aged 40-49 will be prioritised next for a Covid-19 vaccine, with scientific advisers saying the move would “provide the greatest benefit in the shortest time”.

AS I write this, Prince Philip remains in hospital in London receiving treatment for an infection. I firstly would like to let you know that I wrote to Buckingham Palace on Tuesday night and asked for our best wishes to be sent to HRH The Duke of ...

DORSET police may be stuck with its ‘bomb proof’ Winfrith headquarters for some time – even though the building is costly to run and maintain.