A significant investment has been made at West Bay Holiday Park ahead of this year's summer season.

APPLICATIONS are now open for stalls at a popular food festival set to go ahead this summer.

WE ARE once again applying for permission to house the less fortunate of Bridport. We are seeking to create 8 more spacious energy efficient homes.

A CORONER has issued a stark warning on the dangers of swimming while intoxicated, following an inquest into the death of a man who drowned off the Dorset coast last summer.

THE 10 areas in Dorset with the most number of Covid cases reported during the entire pandemic have been revealed.

A RECORD number of patients had been waiting a year or more for routine treatment at Dorset County Hospital Trust in February, figures reveal - with bosses apologising for the impact and insisting they are doing 'everything we can' to maintain ser...

The Prime Minister said he expects there to be “some openings up” on 17 May

DEMAND for larger properties in Dorset is expected to remain high as buyers put easy access to the countryside and coast at the top of their wish list, a new survey reveals.

Care home residents are now able to leave for ‘low risk’ visits without having to isolate for 14 days on their return.

The department said that as well as simplifying the registration system, the changes would “correct a historic anomaly”.

TWO charities have joined forces to launch a new mental health support service for carers in Dorset.

A DISABILITIES charity is encouraging supporters to 'Do Your Own Thing' with a new fundraising campaign.

LIVE nest-cam footage of barn owls is being streamed to viewers, as part of a new wildlife conservation initiative.

THE manager of a Bridport holiday park says it is suffering from a lack of job applicants as it approaches its busiest time of the year.

SMOKE from an out of control bonfire created a hazard to drivers on a major road just outside of Bridport.

A THEATRE group plan to 'take over' a village in an interactive performance prior to the reopening of venues.

A YOUNG Bridport girl with a talent for fundraising has been recognised by a supermarket after raising more than £4,000 for a local cause.

A MULTI-AGENCY response saw the rescue of a fisherman from a vessel who needed medical assistance.

NEARLY 20 new positive cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Dorset, according to the latest figures.

AMBULANCE crews have seen an increase in emergency call outs since Covid restrictions eased, figures reveal - with the South Western Ambulance Service attending more than 2,700 calls a day.

A CAMPAIGN has been launched urging shops to ban sales of disposable barbecues in Dorset in a bid to reduce the risks of devastating wildfires.

A WEATHER warning for strong winds has been issued for Dorset and parts of the south west today.

A CAMPAIGN is being launched to tidy up Bridport.

A YOUTH club has welcomed back the young people of the town for the first time this year.

Public Health England however states that 'every building contains radon but the levels are usually low.

THERE is still time to apply for a stall at a farmers market, set to make its return next month.

IT WAS a pleasure to read Chris Loder’s column, in last week’s Bridport & Lyme Regis News (Thursday 22 April), about the recently announced “National Bus Strategy” and we must be grateful that we have a Member of Parliament for whom public...

PLANS for a new special school for Dorset children at the former St Mary’s private school near Shaftesbury have been backed by Dorset Council.

A SMALL group of children in the care of Dorset Council have still not returned to school – but are being supported to do so.

DOZENS of Dorset's beaches will be cleaned up with the return of a popular community drive this year - and volunteers are now being urged to sign up to help.

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FOSTER carers across Dorset have been doing fantastic work throughout the pandemic year – with recruitment continuing, despite the risks.

A FIFTH-generation farming family has launched the second year of the Love Local Trust Local Awards in Dorset.

LOCAL 'lockdown heroes' in the food and drink industry which have adapted to meet the challenges of the past year were celebrated in an awards ceremony.

A NEW food and drink festival took place in Lyme Regis for the first time last weekend.

The refurbishment of the 'wet side' changing rooms at Bridport Leisure Centre has been completed.

MORE than 600 fines were issued by police in Dorset for breaches of Covid-19 laws over Christmas and the start of this year, figures show – more than a third of all fines issued since the start of the pandemic.

More than a quarter of people aged 45 and over in Dorset have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.

As brand new medical comedy Bloods arrives on Sky One, Danielle de Wolfe speaks with stars Jane Horrocks and Samson Kayo to discover more.

In celebration of May’s National Walking Month, Sarah Marshall looks at some of the best new itineraries

JUST 11 coronavirus cases were confirmed in Dorset over the last 24 hours, latest figures show.

To stay safe, people are reminded to follow the advice of the Take Five To Stop Fraud campaign.

Food allergies, salmonella poisoning, Hepatitis A and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind urgent product recalls across the UK.

People who have registered for a postal vote are being reminded to post their completed ballot paper as early as they can.

THE parents of a two-year-old girl who suffered a stroke have thanked the community after a campaign to support the family raised more than double its target - as the toddler starts to show small signs of recovery.

A NEW wine bar is coming to Lyme Regis.

AN AMERICAN D-Day hero who was stationed in Bridport prior to the landings has died aged 100.

A SILENT auction has raised more than £4,000 - thanks to the efforts of a local rotary club.

A WEATHER warning for strong winds has been issued for Dorset and parts of the south west on Bank Holiday Monday.

A town in Dorset has been dubbed among the UK's best seaside resorts to visit, according to a consumer survey.