A WOMAN has thanked a community after they rallied round to support her father when he collapsed.

A PROJECT to restore a school trail in memory of a little boy who died of cancer has partnered with an organisation half way across the world.

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ALMOST 1,000 people attended an event to learn more about farming.

A SENIOR Dorset councillor has called for more effort to promote extra affordable housing and create well-paying job opportunities for younger people.

A NEW photography exhibition has opened in Symondsbury this week.

A stunning new book shows us Portland in a whole new light - from the sea. Joanna Davis takes a look at photographer Steve Belasco’s unique portrayal.

The Cleaner is a weird and wonderful comedy about an ordinary man with an extraordinary job. Georgia Humphreys meets writer and star, Greg Davies.

TOURIST business owners in Bridport and surrounding areas have had a 'record' summer - but it has also been a challenging season.

HUNDREDS enjoyed the beginning of a mini festival in Beaminster, with more events to come.

WE HAVE been visiting the Bridport, Chesil Beach area for the past 20 years - this year the scenes on Chesil Beach West Bexington area resembled a refugee camp.

A ROTARY club is raising money for victims of the Haiti earthquake.

PANDEMIC fears are thought to be the most likely reason for an increase in the number of Dorset pupils not attending school.

FACE-TO-FACE language classes are set to restart later this month.

CORONAVIRUS cases remain high in some areas of Dorset despite a reported decline in new infections.

ZOOPLA has revealed the areas in Dorset where house prices have changed the most in the last 12 months.

DRIVING experts have warned taking hay fever tablets while behind the wheel could leave drivers with a one-year ban - and a possible prison sentence.

Back To Life follows a woman rebuilding her life after prison. Creator and star Daisy Haggard tells Georgia Humphreys what's in store for series two.

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

Here is a list of UK companies struggling to keep up with demand and their messages to customers.

"HOW low can you get?": Charity donation pots have been stolen from a West Bay kiosk.

HIGHWAYS officials have responded following fears the Bridport Carnival torchlight procession may not go ahead.

THERE has been a new coronavirus-related death recorded at Dorset County Hospital.

ONE of Bridport's favourite events, full of silliness and outrageous hats will return for the first time in two years this weekend - but it will be a little different.

A POPULAR West Bay hotel will no longer taken over by new owners as previously planned.

A BRIDPORT landmark is lighting up red to raise awareness of leukaemia.

POLICE have issued a warning to members of the public on how to keep young people safe from child exploitation.

I WOULD like to extend a very BIG thank you to all the kind people of Bridport who supported our ‘Everything 50 pence’ stall in Bucky Doo Square on Saturday 21st August.

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

The savoury range includes a brand new addition to Costa’s classic toastie range for 2021.

MEMBERS of a nature conservation charity can access a free will writing service next month.

The “shape” of the current wave so far has been very different from the second wave.

DORSET Council is being asked to step up its commitment to tackling climate change.

Hundreds of care home workers in Dorset are yet to receive a Covid vaccination – as fears grow of a national staffing shortage with the deadline looming for all staff to get vaccinated.

Firefighters in Dorset and Wiltshire were called to more incidents involving stuck objects and stranded animals last year, despite an overall fall in callouts amid the coronavirus pandemic, figures show.

Second Officer, Paul Owen, is the first recipient of the Merchant Navy Medal for championing LGBT+ rights.

Raheem Sterling and Jude Bellingham were the reported targets of a number of Hungary supporters inside the Puskas Arena.

RESIDENTS have been forced to move and jobs have been lost after a care home closed following a damning report which said those living there were 'at risk of harm'.

ALMOST 100 objections have led to a hearing to decide a new drinks and entertainment licence for Parnham House.

A POPULAR music festival in Bridport will be extended to include a third day each year, despite a resident's concern about noise.

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

A ROAD through a village near Weymouth will shut for five days for sewer maintenance.

NOW that I have got my Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act through Parliament, I am turning to look at the practice of non-stunned slaughter.

HOMEOWNERS are urged to take steps to reduce the chances of having a property fire by getting their chimney swept by an approved sweep.

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

A RALLY call has been made for caseworkers looking to step up and help serving Armed Forces personnel and veterans in Dorset.

Motorist heading out on the road will need to be aware of a number of changes coming this month.

In his speech he urged Boris Johnson’s government and other governments around the world to do all they can to vaccinate poorer countries.

BRIDPORT boss Rob Marquis backed the Bees to rediscover their winning form at Ilfracombe Town on Saturday (3pm).

BRIDPORT’S late fightback against Trowbridge was not enough to win their first pre-season game as the Blues eventually lost 26-19 to the Wiltshire side.