A DECISION is set to be made on whether or not a new alcohol and entertainment licence will be granted for Parnham House.

TWO people and a dog were rescued after they got stuck on a cliff.

Re. Vearse Farm, Bridport

A ROCKFALL was reported at a Dorset beach, leading to an investigation.

A MAN 'punched out' at another man and made several homophobic comments while walking his dog near a trading estate.

A CELEBRATION of flowers will be taking place next week.

DORSET is the third best place to find buried treasure in the UK, figures reveal.

WITH regard to the carnival torchlight procession being banned from crossing the A35 at the Crown roundabout, would it not be possible to divert through traffic through the town even for just an hour on a Sunday evening?

A HISTORY society is hosting an illustrated talk on the history of a west Dorset beach.

PEOPLE will be able to see the Earth as astronauts do from space at an international arts festival which will return to Dorset this month.

If Covid hospitalisations continue to rise the beginning of a firebreak lockdown could be seen in the UK.

Reports on Tuesday suggested the government had drawn up plans to introduce a new lockdown in October.

A UK-wide 1.25% health and social care levy based on National Insurance (NI) contributions will be introduced.

A TRACTOR driver has died following a crash in rural Dorset.

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.

A WOMAN was taken to hospital after she suffered a fall while walking at a Dorset beauty spot.

A GRANDMOTHER has set out on a virtual cycle ride from Land's End to John O' Groats to raise funds for seafaring life savers.

CLIPPER Teas has been given planning permission for a small extension to its Beaminster factory.

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

ON SATURDAYS and Wednesdays it’s wonderful to see Bridport’s South Street literally heaving with shoppers enjoying the relaxed atmosphere that market day brings to our lovely town.

HEAVY rain and thunderstorms are set to hit Dorset as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning.

A WOMAN who had a sexual relationship with an underage girl will be sentenced later this month.

A NEW season of workshops and competitions has been launched at a local camera club.

DORSET Council is to review its policy for meetings to see if it can safely get back to face to face meetings.

A VILLAGE hall is seeking new members for its committee.

A STRONG housing market has fuelled demand to buy sites in Dorset for development.

The government has reportedly drawn up plans for another lockdown in October.

Costa Coffee recently introduced its new vegan item to the menu as well as 11 autumnal treats.

England has seen a surge in demand for UK staycations during the pandemic.

When it comes to the “finely balanced” decision on vaccinating healthy 12 to 15-year-olds against coronavirus, an expert advising on jabs has said that there is no right or wrong answer.

MORE than 150 young people were treated by Dorset Healthcare for eating disorders as the coronavirus pandemic took its toll on the mental health of the nation's children.

WORK is underway to erode the “cliff edge” between children’s and adult services in Dorset  – although the council acknowledges there is still more to do.

BRIDPORT sustained a 10th defeat of the Toolstation Western League Premier Division season with a 4-0 loss to Wellington at St Mary’s Field.

The Government announced new social care plans today that will see a levy of 1.25 per cent on National Insurance help pay for it.

From October 2023, no one starting care in England will be forced to spend more than £86,000 over their lifetime.

The tax hike will raise around £10 billion, which will be spent on the NHS as it recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mr Dewhurst said central and eastern parts of England were “most likely” to record an official heatwave across Monday to Wednesday.

AN ART exhibition featuring work by three landscape artists is coming to a Dorset country park.

THE SUN shone down on the return of Bridport's wackiest annual event this weekend.

A WOMAN was rescued and taken to hospital after suffering from multiple injuries she sustained in a fall.

TWENTY-THREE eco-homes in the Bridport area are opening their doors for a day to showcase the ways in which they are saving energy and reducing their carbon footprint.

LYME Regis' annual weekend of folk music made its triumphant return over the bank holiday weekend.

THE people who write suggesting the closure of part of South Street are ignoring important factors.

THE UK is basking in an official mini heatwave - but residents in Dorset are being warned that it will be cut short for the county with heavy showers due to arrive on Wednesday.

BOSSES at a Dorset hospital have begged people to only go to its emergency department for 'serious of life-threatening situations' for fear it will be overwhelmed.

A MUSEUM is offering free entry on a number of days this month.

THE Bridport branch of a national cake decorating organisation is restarting its monthly meetings for the first time in 18 months.

LETTERS reminding people to respond to the annual electoral canvass are soon to be sent out.

A COMPETITION which gives dog owners the opportunity to land one of 10 jobs reviewing holidays across the UK has opened today.

FANCY a cuppa? You'd be well-placed to enjoy some of the UK's finest here in Dorset after the county has just secured the top spot for the best afternoon tea in Britain.