A WOMAN has been found guilty of being in a sexual relationship with an underage girl, and has been told it is 'inevitable' she will be jailed.

A WOMAN hid in a car footwell to avoid a Bridport man who she accused of allegedly sexually abusing her when she was a child, a court heard.

WITNESSES told how tonnes of rock came crashing down onto a beach in another dramatic coastal landslip - as experts warned of more falls to come.

AN 18-YEAR-OLD drink driver who drove across a Bridport roundabout before abandoning his car has been banned from the road for a year.

A MISSING man from Bridport has been found following a a search.

CONVERTING Dorset Council’s former headquarters in Dorchester to flats may result in problems – according to some Dorchester councillors.

A few weeks ago, I spoke in this column of the wonderful event at Sherborne School to mark Alan Turing’s 109th Birthday with a memorial. I am delighted to tell you that the Government has named its new international exchange programme after Alan Tu...

AN ANNUAL boat blessing service went ahead at the weekend.

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POLICE across Dorset are set to implement plans to return 'community focused policing' on the county's streets.

RESIDENTS are being asked to check to make sure they are registered to vote and that their electoral registration details are up-to-date.

DORSET & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging farmers to remember the importance of maintenance schedules in a bid to reduce fires.

RESIDENTS are being asked to give their views on Dorset's town and parish councils in a review which will shape the way representatives reflect their community.

A SURVEY has been launched to gain feedback on how Dorset Police could use social media better.

POLICE across Dorset are reaching out to victims of rape - and warning perpetrators that sex is only acceptable if both people consent.

PEOPLE suffering with on-going pain issues can now learn how to access support online, saving time and travel costs.

BRIDPORT manager Rob Marquis insists the Bees will be going “all out” to win their FA Cup extra preliminary tie with Fleet Town on Saturday (3pm).

Weather experts at the Met Office have revitalised hopes of warmer temperatures in the weeks ahead.

A JURY is set to retire and consider whether an accused woman had a sexual relationship with an underage girl.

AS GARDENERS know, good design, with structure, bring year round interest to our gardens.

ALMOST 450 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze out in the open at dusk.

CASH prizes are up for grabs in a children's painting competition.

AT LAST – work is to start this week on solving the flooding problems at three locations on Dorchester bypass.

MONTHLY talks with experts in the arts are set to return in September.

A LOCAL women's institute is alive and kicking and looking for new members ahead of their next face-to-face meeting in September.

AWARD-WINNING theatre makers - and aliens - are heading to Dorset this summer with an interactive workshop for families, exploring nature and earth science.

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

A FUNDRAISER has completed an incredible 100-mile run in one day - and pulled in a whopping £35,000 for charity by taking on the challenge.

Early symptoms resulting from a Covid-19 infection differ between men and women and among different age groups, research suggests.

POLICE have launched a public appeal in the search for a missing man from Bridport as concerns are raised for his welfare.

A MAN has gone on trial for alleged historic underage sex offences dating back to the 1980s.

Which? worked through policies on coronavirus-related disruption which included whether customers would be refunded in the event of lockdown.

THE husband of a woman accused of having a sexual relationship with an underage girl said he had no idea of the relationship until allegations came to light, a jury heard.

A number of roadworks will be taking place across west Dorset throughout the month as workers continue to keep the county’s roads in a good condition.

HAVING arrived in Bridport in the mid 70’s I fully agree with Mr Heaver, where he mentioned that traffic would flow easy.

From court registers July 15, 16, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28

BEAMINSTER Museum has reopened once again coming out of lockdown.

A BLOOD donation session is set to go ahead at a local fitness centre tomorrow.

FEWER than four per cent of all rape investigations against women in Dorset resulted in someone being charged last year, which is lower than the national average, latest figures show.

A NIGHT of soul music and dancing is set to go ahead this weekend.

A SCULPTURE which was stolen from a memorial bench in a town's gardens has now been recovered.

A COUPLE have spoken of the 'shocking' theft of 30 lambs from their farm, as experts warn rural crime is set to increase in the wake of the pandemic.

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

JULY was a month of hot sunshine, heavy rain and thunder.

On September 30 this year, millions will see their £20-a-week increase in Universal Credit end.

The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.

EXHIBITIONS are going ahead this month to allow residents to give feedback on a controversial 760-home development on the outskirts of Bridport.

A YELLOW weather warning has been issued for heavy showers, torrential downpours and thunderstorms may cause travel disruption and some flooding.

A POPULAR brand of children's television programming will entertain young guests at a West Bay holiday resort this summer.