A DRINK driver caught three times the limit following a crash collapsed in the dock after being convicted of the offence at Weymouth Magistrates’ Court.

TALENTED young dancers from Bridport have been selected to be showcased at a national festival next week.

DORSET Council is to be told that their plan for a county-wide three tier parking system does not recognise the complexity of the issue across the area.

TWO OPEN-AIR circus shows are coming to the area next month.

A YOUTH hub which has relaunched following the lockdown has received a huge boost thanks to a £21,000 grant.

Grass seed season is here again, and what started as a trickle has become a steady stream of cases of grass seeds lodged in feet, ears and various other parts of the body.

A GROUP of cubs and scouts were invited to a farm to help ease fears about cows.

The ambulance service covering Dorset had its busiest week on record last week - as it warns the public to only call 999 if someone is seriously injured or ill and their life may be at risk.

Sometimes there’s nothing better than going to a curry and filling yourself up with tasty Indian food.

THE winners of one of the biggest gardening competitions in the area have been announced.

Tide times today

MORE than 200 coronavirus cases were confirmed across Dorset over the last 24 hours, the latest figures show.

EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a crash on the A35 this afternoon (Saturday, JULY 10)

NEARLY every area of Dorset has recently reported more than three active coronavirus cases, according to the latest statistics.

The company claim the new supermarket product is a first of its kind in the UK.

Customers of the supermarket chain are being told to remain vigilant as a new email scam sweeps across the UK.

A NEW affordable community homes project is offering residents the chance to invest in the scheme as the team behind it attempts to raise a further £730,000.

CAMPAIGNERS have challenged claims that controversial plans for a Bridport landmark have full community support.

CASES of the Delta coronavirus variant continue to surge in Dorset as the county has the second-highest figure in the south west.

A MUSIC festival in west Dorset was a big success - and 'what people needed' after a tough year, say organisers.

POLICE are asking football fans to make Sunday's European final event a 'night to remember for all the right reasons and not one of regret'

A POPULAR Bridport restaurant has been nominated for an award which showcases the most 'awesome' businesses across two counties.

A POPULAR record store has made the decision to stick with face masks after the easing of coronavirus restrictions.

DORSET Council is helping community organisations which were unable to run during the pandemic to get back on their feet financially.

A PARTY is taking place in a west Dorset village this month, complete with music, games and a picnic.

SILENCE might be golden – but not when you are trying to make your mark at your first Dorset Police and Crime Panel.

THERE have been more than 1,100 acts of intentional harm to animals in Dorset in the past five years, new figures show.

DORSET Museum has been shortlisted for a prestigious award out of hundreds of nominations.

EIGHTEEN e-scooter riders were issued with warnings during an operation by Dorset Police - as they urged people to remember they run the risk of prosecution if they ride on public land.

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

A NEW 'agri-tech' innovation centre has opened at Dorset Innovation Park thanks to a £1.9m investment, creating jobs.

A new campaign to encourage 1,000 businesses to make at least one climate pledge has been launched by NatWest and Newsquest, publisher of a large number of news brands in print and online across the region.

The Metropolitan Police officer, 48, pleaded guilty to the kidnap and rape last month.

The collaboration will mean UK viewers will continue to have access to range of high quality, free-to-view content.

According to the Government, you can apply if you own your home, rent, are unemployed or working.

It comes as the Prime Minister faces increasing pressure to declare an emergency bank holiday of the Three Lions can pull off a historic victory.

The Prime Minister is now facing pressure to consider a one-off Bank Holiday Monday in the UK to mark what would be a historic occasion. 

Ministers have been warned that millions of people could be “pinged” by the app or ordered to self-isolate by Test and Trace.

TWO cars were destroyed in an explosion which also damaged two homes.

"It's been brilliant to see this kind of atmosphere again": Bridport pubs are capitalising on England's success in Euro 2020.

HALF the students from a Dorset school are isolating after a single Covid case.

A CAMPAIGN born in west Dorset to introduce a new law preventing dogs from being off the lead around livestock has secured the support of the Farming Minister.

A ROAD will close for repairs after a tractor and trailer crash damaged the route.

ONE of the most famous ‘families’ in Lyme Regis is celebrating a new addition.

BRIDPORT have confirmed one player has tested positive for Covid-19.

CAMPAIGNERS looking to launch a scheme which would allow older residents to experience the thrill of a cycle ride are seeking volunteer 'pilots'.

TEAM GB Olympic hopefuls Saskia Tidey and Charlotte Dobson held their final briefing for Tokyo at Lyme Regis Sailing Club.

THIS past week, we have seen one of the most significant developments with l20ockdown release for some time. The new Health Secretary confirmed that we will not have to self-isolate if we are fully vaccinated and the Education Secretary has confirmed...

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

RACING returned to the Sir John Colfox Academy as Parrett and Axe dominated the West Dorset Primary Relay Races.