A FISHERMAN who had been drinking in Bridport town centre punched a man in the face before being seen to attack others in the street, a court heard.

A POPULAR band is returning to the town for an event taking place at Bridport's Women's Institute hall later this year.

THE number of children being arrested in Dorset has dropped by nearly 80 per cent in the last decade, new figures reveal.

A HORTICULTURE society is restarting face-to-face events with a special guest speaker next month.

MEMBERS of the public are being invited to join a free webinar which will explore local archaeological projects, recent finds and new developments in Dorset’s heritage.

A CALL has gone out for innovations in the areas of healthy ageing or net zero infrastructure which would merit investment of up to £10million.

A record number of households purchased their first home in Dorset through the Government’s Help to Buy equity loan scheme last year, figures reveal.

Here is the full list of new Disney+ content in September including TV shows, Disney originals, films and documentaries. 

The changes will affect a lot of day-to-day life for pupils from PPE to self-isolation.

SUPPORTERS of one of Dorset’s largest conservation charities are gearing up for their big sponsored event of the year.

The C.1.2 strain was detected by scientists in South Africa in May this year and is thought to have the potential to evade coronavirus vaccines.

A CRASH between a car and a motorcycle saw emergency services including the air ambulance called to a road near Bridport today.

A DECISION on how to tidy up a Bridport gateway has been made.

A GP has told how Dorset's health care system is under 'extreme pressure' - and claims Brexit is to blame for making doctors from overseas feel unwelcome.

DORSET Council will not be using social housing to accommodate Afghan refugees and is instead looking to the private sector for support.

A FREE hedge laying class is taking place ahead of an annual tradition.

Fewer opposite sex couples are choosing to get married in Dorset, figures reveal.

THE RESULTS are in for a children's painting competition with cash prizes up for grabs.

RESIDENTS are invited to attend an event providing tips on how to live a greener life.

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

MORE than 5,000 people were reported missing in Dorset in the past year.

AN iconic Dorset street has been named as the UK's most romantic place for marriage proposals - as not one, but TWO of the county's beauty spots made the top ten list.

More than a dozen adult criminals caught carrying knives for at least a second time in Dorset were spared an immediate prison sentence last year, figures reveal.

Finances are always going to play a huge part in your child's life.

This is everything you need to know about the opening hours of the big name supermarkets this bank holiday.

Here is a list of 7 food types sure to cure your hangover.

There are reports of a crash on the A35 between Dorchester and Bridport.

A MUSIC shop in the town centre will now be open for music and drinks four nights a week.

A BUS link between Bridport, Weymouth and Monkey World will be withdrawn next week.

MORE than 300 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

"PEOPLE need to let off some steam": Bridport's silliest and wackiest event is returning - and organisers reckon it will be an ideal opportunity for people to have fun as life returns to normal.

THE NEXT in a series of talks by various experts on the damaging effects of climate change will take place in October.

A CHARITY bridal shop in the town centre received a visit from the MP for West Dorset this week.

Trains are being held up on the Weymouth-Waterloo line after a passenger was taken ill at Wool.

As Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing returns to BBC Two, Danielle de Wolfe learns more about the therapeutic nature of angling from the comic duo.

AN ORIGINAL artwork sale featuring paintings by a deceased 'talented and prolific artist' will raise money for a hospice charity.

ONE hundred people in Dorset who need social care are going to be monitored by new artificial intelligence (AI) technology as part of a three-month pilot.

Here is the full list of new Disney+ content in September including TV shows, Disney originals, films and documentaries. 

VISITORS to a local historic attraction will now have to pay to park there.

AN AFGHAN family could be coming to Bridport as part of a refugee scheme.

MORE than 400 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

BRIC-A-BRAC and toys will be available in a village hall next weekend.

THE publication of a 'concise but packed' book of talks by a preacher will be celebrated at an event.

AREAS of Dorset are still reporting high numbers of Covid-19 cases according to Public Health Engalnd data.

EMERGENCY services are preparing for a busy weekend, with an influx of holidaymakers expected to flock to the coast to enjoy the last days of the summer holidays.

Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for four coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

As Organic September approaches, Hannah Stephenson finds out about easy changes gardeners can make - from pest control to compost choices.

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

A FUN, educational event is taking place to mark a national celebration.

THE future of Bridport Carnival could be in doubt because of a threat to the traditional torchlight procession.