A HUGE operation was launched to save a dog which tumbled down a cliff - as the owner thanked rescuers for their efforts, saying seeing his pet disappear over the edge was the 'scariest thing he has ever seen'.

POLICE officers are keen to address anti-social behaviour and littering on Chesil Beach amid concerns from a tourist that it ‘resembled a refugee camp’.

DORSET Council's Cabinet has agreed to support plans to improve bus services across Dorset - in what has been described as one of the biggest shake ups for public transport in more than 30 years.

A 24 HOUR alcohol licence could be granted for Parnham House in the coming days.

PEOPLE with mental illnesses in Dorset are far less likely to be employed than their peers, figures suggest.

More than half of 16 to 17-year-olds in Dorset have received a first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, figures reveal.

A FARMER who sparked a national campaign following the death of one of his Highland cows is now inviting people to the farm to meet the herd.

WEST BAY will be cleaned up once more by a team of volunteers this weekend.

BRIDPORT boss Rob Marquis believes the Bees’ FA Vase first qualifying round tie at Ringwood Town could be “a huge banana skin”.

LIVE jazz music shows are returning to Bridport this week.

THIS week all MPs returned from their constituencies for this new term in Parliament – the first for a long time without virtual participation and coronavirus policies.

BRIDPORT edged touring side Barnet Elizabethans 26-24 with a last-ditch converted try in their second pre-season friendly at the Brewery Ground.

LYME Regis fought off an injury and availability dilemma to beat Dawlish United 2-0 and record their first Joma Devon & Exeter League Premier Division win of the season.

LYME Regis completed a festival of bowls in glorious sunshine with their annual club finals.

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

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

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

Re. Vearse Farm, Bridport

AN 'unprecedented and unsustainable' national shortage of HGV drivers has led to some Dorset bins not being emptied, as councillors plead for people to fill vacancies.

HEAVY rain and lightning may hit parts of Dorset as a yellow weather warning comes into force.

THERE are delays on the A35 due to a broken down lorry.

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

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.

A MAN has come forward in connection with a reported hate crime where two men were allegedly subjected to homophobic abuse.

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.

MORE than 350 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest statistics.

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

THERE has been a further coronavirus-related death recorded at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD).

This is what you need to know about primary school applications across the UK.

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

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

Post-mortem findings of Geronimo the alpaca show it did not actually have Bovine TB.

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.