A first-time author and disabled horseback rider from west Dorset has written an inclusive children's book to raise funds for the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).

Bridport residents who have not yet completed their census form are being reminded it is still not too late.

“Life does not come with a rewind button” - a remark I made to my immediate helpers, Angela and Luke, two off-duty ambulance crew, who just happened to be yards away from where I fell, badly smashing my face on the kerb, outside Morrisons superma...

THE vast majority of respondents to a survey have backed plans for a former school site in Dorset to continue being used for educational purposes.

TWENTY’S PLENTY campaigners are likely to be disappointed by Dorset Council’s response to a plea for county-wide 20mph zones.

DORSET is likely to continue using green belt land for housing - if it is to meet Government target figures.

HERE are today's tide times for Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

CARE home staff will be required by law to receive a Covid-19 vaccination under plans by the Government – as figures reveal around one in seven workers in Dorset have not had a first dose.

THE COASTGUARD has warned the public to 'stay away' from the West Dorset coastline following further cliff falls.

When we asked our readers to send us their photos of terrible parking in Dorset, you did not disappoint.

With the rest of Dorset braced to welcome even more visitors than usual this summer with the pandemic casting uncertainty over holidays abroad, a dairy farm in the area is welcoming a different kind of visitor.

NOMINATIONS are in for awards celebrating the lockdown heroes within the Bridport food and drink industry.

WEST Bay's annual Pirate Day has been cancelled due to the pandemic - but there are hopes a version may go ahead later in the year.

DOZENS of areas across BCP and Dorset have fewer than three cases of coronavirus each.

THERE have been eight new cases of coronavirus recorded across Dorset within the last 24 hours.

The gloves are...back on, as a Bridport boxing gym reopens for training.

NO further deaths from coronavirus have been recorded in Dorset in the last 24 hours.

THE Government decision to end virtual council meetings in May has been described as a ‘disappointment’ and ‘an opportunity missed’ by the Dorset Council leader.

The Grishaverse novels have been bestsellers around the world.

Awaken body and soul with these staycation trips, says Sarah Marshall.

A popular café in the centre of Bridport has been taken over by two experienced members of the hospitality industry - who have plans to turn it into a restaurant.

Bridport Leisure Centre has announced the addition of a green initiative.

A Lyme Regis church undergoing restoration work is set to benefit from more than £5,000 in grant funding.

THERE are 13 areas of Dorset which have reported more than three active coronavirus cases as the spread of Covid-19 continues to fall across the county.

ONE further coronavirus death has been recorded in Dorset at University Hospitals Dorset.

THERE have been 11 new cases of coronavirus recorded across Dorset within the last 24 hours.

The small service will be attended by 30 guests, including Her Majesty, as her husband of more than 70 years is laid to rest.

AN ALLIANCE of groups and individuals were today meeting to protest in Dorchester against a policing Bill currently going through Parliament.

TUI’s boss was confident the summer holiday season could be saved.

The Prime Minister is still planning to travel to India this month despite a worsening Covid-19 situation.

A RECORD-BREAKING number of Dorset children have been offered their first choice school.

THERE could be an increased risk of terror attacks on the UK as lockdown restrictions ease, a senior police officer has warned.

EVERYONE across Dorset is now able to access free lateral flow tests.

Kitchen colanders, old wellies and woolly jumpers can help create beautiful hanging baskets, says gardening expert Chris Collins.

Narrated by Sigourney Weaver, new Disney+ series Secrets Of The Whales documents the mysterious lives of ocean giants, as Danielle de Wolfe discovers.

A SPEEDING driver caused a three-vehicle crash after he unsuccessfully attempted to overtake ‘slow’ traffic on the coast road.

"IT'S great to be back": Businesses throughout Bridport enjoyed their day in the sun as they were able to reopen for the first time in more than three months.

Council beach works in Lyme Regis will drive visitors away – according to local hoteliers.

THE final phase of a flood defence scheme has been completed.

A popular shop has launched a brand new cooking store in the centre of Bridport this week.

A SINGLE coronavirus death has been recorded across Dorset's hospitals within the past 24 hours, latest figures have confirmed.

There have been 26 new cases of coronavirus have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24 hours.

THE South West's 'R rate' has slightly increased and is now above the national rate, as coronavirus cases in Dorset remain low.

A fundraising campaign to provide activities across local villages is less than £5,000 away from achieving its goal after an amazing response from the community.

SIX public phone boxes in Weymouth and West Dorset are are being targeted for removal by BT because of low use.

Mr Lewis was taking calls from viewers about their financial worries and shared a warning about “shyster” scammers.

A NUMBER of planning applications have been submitted to Dorset Council for the west Dorset area.

DORSET County Hospital Trust was caring for two coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

SUNDAY car boot fans in Dorchester will have to pay the new all-week car parking fees when the event resumes this weekend.

MORE dementia patients in Dorset are being prescribed potentially harmful antipsychotic drugs, figures reveal.