A LAMB died a 'horrific' death after being savaged by an out of control dog.

THIEVES raided fuel supplies at Bridport Medical Centre prior to a vaccination clinic - leaving the vaccinating team unable to keep vulnerable patients warm.

TWO hero lifeguards who saved the life of a woman who was swept into the sea by mountainous waves are to receive top national bravery and life-saving honours.

A BRIDPORT based cancer support group will be opening their new allotment this week, joined by a local TV gardener.

A NEW food and drink market is set to launch in Lyme Regis next month.

NINE abandoned vehicles have been removed from a Weymouth road as part of an operation launched by Dorset Council.

WEDNESDAY last week was a busy day in the House of Commons. The Prime Minister backed my call for railway investment to improve regional connectivity at Prime Minister’s Questions which I want to use to focus on the Heart of Wessex line.

A NATIONAL day of reflection remembering everyone who has died during the coronavirus pandemic is being backed by Dorset families, businesses and organisations.

DOZENS of men reported being raped to Dorset Police in one year, figures have revealed.

FEARS that a Covid vaccine is causing blood clots has been dismissed by a senior figure at Dorset County Hospital - as he encouraged people to continue to book their jabs.

THE time and dedication that Noel Gregory has devoted to Bridport Rugby Club since his arrival is a testament to his commitment and love of the game.

BRIDPORT have finished building a new outdoor seating area at St Mary’s Field.

CONTROVERSIAL increases to car parking charges will be coming into force in two weeks.

New facilities are planned for the Morrisons supermarket fuel outlet at West Bay Road, Bridport – if Dorset Council approves a planning application for the site.

A GROUP of Bridport residents came together online to remember Sarah Everard with a candlelight vigil.

I WOULD challenge the Government’s need for the number of housing requirements in West Dorset over the next seventeen years and by the Dorset Council inflating the figure of 30,500 to 39,000 cannot be justified.

DORSET Council is expected to confirm today that it will be recommending the permanent closure of its headquarters in South Walks House, Dorchester.

A NEW housing study shows that it takes nearly three months for a property in Portland to sell – among the quickest areas to sell a home in Dorset.

CHILDREN'S holiday camps are coming to Bridport over the Easter holidays.

A FURTHER 31 new coronavirus cases have been recorded in Dorset, official figures show.

The move comes as findings saw as much as £1.4 billion in surplus credit was held in company accounts in October 2018.

FOUR patients with coronavirus are currently receiving treatment at Dorset County Hospital, according to latest figures.

More than 24 million people have now received their first dose of a vaccine, with an average of around 280,000 jabs being administered each day.

AN ONLINE art auction has been launched to offer Dorset artists a space to sell their work.

Until driving lessons return on April 12, many learner drivers have turned to family members for lessons.

More than 700 women and girls reported being raped to Dorset Police in the space of just one year, alarming figures show - while seven women and girls were killed in the county over a three year period.

If you want a little extra peace of mind the next time you are walking alone, there are personal safety apps that can help.

From March 22 field census officers will be knocking on doors and helping non-responders with any queries.

Bridport Medical Centre will be holding a clinic tomorrow to administer second Covid vaccinations to those aged over 80.

Details from court registers January 13, 21, 26

I AM writing to say I am very concerned that excessive amounts of property building is being recommended on green field sites in Dorset, especially the suggestion that around 3,500 houses should be built to the north of Dorchester on such sites. Also...

POLICE have issued a warning against rogue traders after they received a report of five or six men going door-to-door in a Dorset village.

THE screening of a film highlighting the dangers of plastic pollution culminated with a Zoom Q&A session.

POTENTIAL candidates can now be nominated for the councillor vacancy on Lyme Regis Town Council.

A FARM vehicle was stolen from a west Dorset location and police are appealing for witnesses.

Under represented writers can now apply for a bursary, from today, to enter the Bridport Prize.

A SENIOR figure at Dorset County Hospital insists people must continue to follow social distancing rules and wear face coverings, even if they have received the Covid-19 vaccine.

Two women including a Bridport resident have been selected for a pioneering arts leadership programme and will be joining a Dorchester-based organisation as part of their training.

UNEMPLOYED west Dorset residents can take advantage of a free cob house building course.

A CAMPAIGN has been launched aimed at stopping disposable nappies from contaminating recycling as a survey reveals more than one million UK nappy users are putting them in their recycling bins.

A FURTHER 30 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Dorset over the last 24 hour period.

NO new coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Dorset hospitals in the latest 24 hour period, latest figures reveal.

The Money Saving Expert was speaking with co-host, Angelica Bell on this week's instalment of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show. 

Holiday company Haven has announced 5,000 job opportunities across its parks - with 139 available in Dorset - as it prepares to open for 2021.

Inside you'll find 60 recipes, including Cadbury Mini Eggs Rocky Road, which are easy to make and ideal for keeping kids entertained.

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to get involved in a showcase of collage art.

A MAN arrested in connection with a crash where an elderly man died will face no further police action.

ONE of the area's best-loved restaurant is looking to the ocean ahead of its May reopening - with a new menu which will 'champion the best of local and British sustainable seafood'.

A NEW website has been launched to provide residents and visitors with all the information they need on everything food related in Bridport.

A PRIVATE stables and riding arena has been agreed for a Portesham property.