THE BRIDPORT Folk Festival went ahead this weekend and saw around 6,000 people enjoying music and dancing throughout Bridport.

THERE are a lot of interesting comments as to why, or why not, South Street should be pedestrianised.

BLUE badge holders are being asked to give their views on parking in Dorset as part of a move to unify charges across the council area.

MODEL railway enthusiasts enjoyed an open day at West Bay.

Around a quarter of under-30s in Dorset have yet to receive a Covid-19 vaccine, figures suggest – weeks after they were invited to get their first jab.

AN EXERCISE group created for people living with dementia has been relaunched.

DORSET Council is expected to grant itself planning permission for the conversion of its Dorchester HQ to 41 flats next week.

Dozens of Dorset residents attempted to challenge their council tax bills last year, figures reveal.

AN EXHIBITION showcasing the works of a renowned Dorset sculptor and printmaker is currently under way in Bridport.

A LOCAL dance group for boys is restarting next month and is on the lookout for new members.

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

STUDENTS and seasonal staff working in Dorset are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to check that they are being paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

Boris Johnson will address Parliament on the UK’s work on the crisis in Afghanistan so far when Parliament is recalled on Wednesday.

PUPILS across west Dorset celebrated an excellent round of GCSE results last week.

A MAJOR road is Dorset is now clear after being 'partially blocked' due a bull on the road.

A REDUCTION in bedrooms from 14 to 8 has been approved for the Mariners Hotel in Silver Street, Lyme Regis.

A PERFORMANCE of 'stick dancing' will be going ahead next week in aid of a local air force charity.

WELL, well, well - Barratt David Wilson Homes and Vistry Partnerships won’t be attending the forthcoming showing of the planned development of Vearse Farm in Bucky Doo Square/Eype Church.

A LONG distance swimmer has become the newest volunteer member of a sea-going lifeboat crew.

MORE than 1.1 million Covid-19 jabs have been administered across Dorset to date.

A LOCAL running club has added another date to its schedule.

RUGBY fans are invited to watch a tournament which is being held in aid of a hospice charity this weekend.

VIDEOS explaining Dorset Council's approach to maintaining roadside verges - by cutting them less often to protect and enhance the natural environment - have been created as part of a campaign.

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

A MAJOR Dorset route is blocked due to reports of a bull on the road.

AN episode of Songs of Praise filmed across Dorset will be broadcast later this week.

FIGURES show catalytic converters thefts across the country have dropped - despite a 368 per cent increase of thefts across Dorset.

ONE in 19 school pupils in Dorset missed school due to coronavirus ahead of the summer break, figures reveal.

Around 900 armed forces are in Afghanistan helping to bring UK nationals home and secure the safety of selected Afghans.

The National Television Awards will see all three stars of Line Of Duty vie for the drama performance prize.

CAMPAIGNERS have welcomed a decision by the developers of a proposed controversial 760-home development to host exhibitions allowing residents to give their feedback on the project.

PERMISSION has been granted for holiday accommodation at a farm on the outskirts of Bridport.

CHILDREN are being invited to experience life on the farm at an event later this month.

Channel 4 has said it will “celebrate” the life of reality TV star Nikki Grahame in a new documentary.

THERE has been a new coronavirus death recorded at a Dorset hospital.

A WARNING has been issued for a list of offences against heritage assets and sites across the country.

A GREEN space in the heart of Bridport has proven very popular during the past year of Covid restrictions as more people flock to open areas to enjoy fresh air, according to the trust that runs it.

From today, there will be changes to self-isolation guidance as the vaccine rollout gathers pace.

ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour, domestic violence and a more visible and open police force are among the aims of Dorset’s new Chief Constable, Scott Chilton.

GETTING behind the wheel of a car under the influence of drink or drugs is a “recipe for disaster”.

Scientists have said any future Covid-19 variants could bypass the immunity built up by people getting the vaccine.

SUPPORT for struggling young people in Bridport will continue thanks to a £13,000 donation from an anonymous source.

THERE may not be a carnival in Bridport this year but that hasn't stopped organisers from putting on a week of events in its place.

A NEW book documenting the history of swimming in West Bay has been published.

FOUR 'still alight' barbecues were found in a 'smoking' bin along a seafront - sparking a warning from firefighters to fully extinguish them before disposing them.

MORE than 350 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset, according to latest figures.

All 16 and 17-year-olds in England will be offered their first Covid jab by August 23, under a new target set by the Health Secretary.

Dorset's roads are expected to be busy as holidaymakers, tourists and locals hit the roads

IT IS fair to say there is plenty to see and do in Dorset.

A MAJOR route in Dorset will experience delays for several days due to roadworks.