A TV producer and wife of a former supreme court judge ‘simply did not see’ another car as she pulled out of a junction and caused a serious crash.

PART of the beach at West Bay is set to be cordoned off from next week as a sewer buried beneath the sand is removed.

EXTRA parking wardens, beach camping bans, creation of 'tow away' areas for illegally parked vehicles and electric hot plate installations for people to cook barbecues are among the plans announced by Dorset Council to cope with the influx of visi...

LOVE was spread throughout a community by restaurant owners who wanted to cheer people up.

CASES of coronavirus are continuing to fall across Dorset, as data shows that the spread of Covid-19 has slowed down in the county.

DORSET is becoming an increasingly more popular area to live in as homebuyers look for a change of scenery.

A GROUP of health champions are raising money to provide a place for local people to spend time with others.

HUNDREDS of care home staff in Dorset have not had the coronavirus vaccine despite being eligible, NHS data shows.

The census occurs every 10 years, with the last occurring in 2011, and it acts as a survey that charts all of the people and households.

The rule comes into effect on April 1.

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Now that spring has sprung, flowers that grow from bulbs are everywhere.

As new BBC series This Is MY House pits homeowners against actors as part of the ultimate bluffing competition, Danielle de Wolfe finds out more.

Boost your wellbeing by learning to appreciate garden sounds and sights in ways you never did before, says Hannah Stephenson.

As Midsomer Murders returns to ITV with four brand new episodes, Danielle de Wolfe speaks to star Neil Dudgeon to find out more.

'SUPPORT local retail' is the message from shop owners as they prepare to reopen next month.

THE WATCH House Café will be reopening today as a takeaway only venue.

ONE more person has died with coronavirus at the University Hospitals Dorset Trust, latest figures show.

A CARE home has suffered serious damage to its basement after a fire involving a tumble drier.

THE highly-anticipated Hollywood film Ammonite filmed around Lyme Regis is set to be one of the highlights of this year's Page to Screen festival.

INVITES for first vaccinations at Bridport Medical Centre will temporarily stop from Monday, March 29 due to supply issues.

THE total number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus in the BCP area surpassed 25,000 as 23 more cases were confirmed county-wide.

THE growth rate for the South West's 'R rate' has slightly increased, as coronavirus cases in Dorset remain low.

IN another step towards normality, beer gardens across the North-East will be allowed to reopen next month - but they will have to follow a strict set of rules.

The Money Saving Expert warns every household in England and Wales that they could face a £1000 for not completing the Census.

THE announcement of a government strategy which aims to improve bus services, has been welcomed by Dorset Council and a local transport group.

A LYME Regis charity is hosting its first ever tree awareness week.

FURTHER cases of domestic violence and other problems in the home are expected to be revealed with the return of children to school.

WOMEN from across Dorset are being invited to participate in free self-defence workshops to help them feel more 'alert, prepared and confident' should they ever be attacked, in the wake of the Sarah Everard murder.

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

A WEST Dorset school has confirmed a coronavirus case.

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.

NEARLY 30 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Dorset over the last 24 hours, according to the latest statistics.

DREDGING costs at West Bay harbour have come in at £42,000 more than expected.

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.

LYME Regis sailors have complained about an above-inflation rise in the fees they pay to Dorset Council.

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.