A DRUG driver has been banned after being found behind the wheel driving dangerously with a passenger inside his car, a court heard.

TWO events are set to take place later this year for lovers of plants and the outdoors.

A SERIES of walks are going ahead exploring the hidden histories around West Bay.

A LOCAL dance teacher has published a positive, spiritual and reflective book, written during the first lockdown when her business was forced to close.

HUNDREDS of Dorset Police officers are being given intense training to help them better support victims of domestic abuse as the force pledges that victims will be 'at the heart' of the policing plan.

MORE than £3m of funding has been pledged to two voluntary and community organisations so they can provide support, advice and guidance to Dorset residents.

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A WOMAN was taken to hospital following a crash this morning.

THE OWNERS of a cinema destroyed in a fire are selling the building to a local company which intends to rebuild it.

MORE information has come to light on a dramatic multi-agency rescue on the Jurassic Coast.

A POPULAR town centre pub is hosting its annual birthday party for good causes.

A NEW book looking at the stories surrounding Chesil Beach over the years has been published.

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

TWO exhibitions are taking place this month, showcasing work from top printmakers across the South West.

FIREFIGHTERS performed a mock rescue at the site of a new housing development being built in the town to give them a chance to experience rescue scenarios that could potential develop on building sites with cranes.

It’s fair to say Dorset has a number of vibrant and diverse restaurants.

The A356 Dorchester Road is currently partially blocked with heavy traffic following a crash in Maiden Newton - Heavy traffic on several Dorset routes due to holiday traffic

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

'THE PEOPLE of Bridport are being threatened rather than being engaged in a serious dialogue' - That's the view of civic leaders concerning plans for the future of a Bridport roundabout.

Gossip Girl is back with a whole new cast. Star Thomas Doherty tells Georgia Humphreys how the show has been updated for 2021 audiences.

In When Ruby Wax Met... the star takes a look back at her iconic celebrity interviews - and it's a fascinating watch, as Georgia Humphreys discovers.

BBC journalist Clive Myrie reveals the pressure he felt taking on the role and his experience of being in the public eye and receiving racist abuse.

The policy would encourage employers to give paid leave to staff if their per dies.

The expert has previously warned Brits that they need to be aware of additional symptoms not listed by the NHS.

It can be hard to budget your money during the holidays, big chains are offering a helping hand with great deals meaning kids can eat for free.

A MAN stole a bottle of prosecco in a bid to woo a woman he had dated - before beating and stamping on her in a ‘shocking’ attack after she rejected his advances.

A WORLD famous shanty band will headline a Lyme Regis festival.

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

ALMOST 500 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

A SEARCH was launched to find a missing child who was thought to have gone into the water.

A BRIDPORT charity is putting on an event to provide support for RAF veterans.

A TALK will be held in a west Dorset village this weekend on a newly released book about a pioneering woman who introduced a vaccine against a lethal disease in the 18th century.

ARTWORK created by local children is now on display at a West Bay attraction.

A REPORT has revealed business in the south west of England has seen the fastest growth compared to anywhere else in the UK.

THE COUNCIL has received a prestigious award in recognition of the commitment being made to those employees who have served in the armed forces.

A GP is urging everyone who is eligible to get their Covid vaccine to do so as soon as possible.

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

A HOSPITAL has been able to buy special equipment to help in the fight against breast cancer thanks to a major funding boost from a local charity.

This latest scam involves a text message containing a link to a website mimicking the official NHS website.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has apologised and put the issues down to industrial action amid Covid safety fears.

A CRASH in Bridport is causing heavy traffic to build this afternoon.

NINE COWS have been generously gifted to a west Dorset farmer following the death of his Highland cow, which has sparked a national campaign to keep dogs on leads around livestock.

DORSET police have objected to a temporary licence for a Bridport bar to stay open and serving drink until 4am over the late August bank holiday weekend.

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A DUCK race is taking place to ensure a Christmas lights display can go ahead this year.

Fewer Dorset pupils have been offered a place at their secondary school of choice, figures reveal.

A MONTHLY vegan market is returning to Bridport this weekend.

This week I have been at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show. It is wonderful to visit the show especially because other local shows such as the Dorset County Show had to be cancelled this year. I will be there today (Thursday), so if you are there t...

MENTAL health support is available for veterans who are struggling to cope with news and images coming from Afghanistan.

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