HOLLYWOOD is coming back to Dorset as preparations are made to film another blockbuster in the county.

LYME Regis Cobb will shine once again as a popular event lights up.

A LOCAL cricket club is celebrating after a successful fundraising campaign to save its ground - and could see a former England footballer join in the festivities.

NEW food hygiene reports have recently been published for restaurants and other venues offering food and drink in the Bridport area by the Food Standards Agency.

DRIVERS are being reminded that a key route through Dorset will close in both directions for several nights.

Career criminals made up two in five serious offenders convicted in Dorset last year, figures reveal – suggesting many are caught up in a cycle of reoffending.

TEN community projects are celebrating after securing funding.

A DROP-IN session is going ahead for people interested in affordable housing in a local village.

DORSET Council is urging residents to ‘Step It Up’ this week in the 'biggest and best Recycle Week ever'.

With less than 100 days to go until Christmas, HMRC is urging shoppers to ensure they don’t get caught out by unexpected charges when buying from overseas traders.

A FILM director from Poole has released an award winning action/comedy short film which he hopes will “challenge” gender stereotypes and thrill audiences.

Three million youngsters aged between 12 and 15 across the UK are eligible to get coronavirus vaccines which are being rolled out to the age group.

Facebook users are asked to ‘like’ and ‘share’ to enter a competition by following a link to the competition website.

KEEP clear of the tracks! One of the most popular restaurants in the Bridport area has secured another unique seating area for its customers.

THE team who oversaw the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine locally are being honoured at a historic event.

Heading across Dorset today?

Only Fools And Horses star John Challis has died from cancer at the age of 79, his family has said.

FIREFIGHTERS have issued advice after being alerted to two emergencies in the Bridport area within a few hours.

BRIDPORT's youth dance troupe is set to put on a live show for the first time in 18 months.

THIS year's winners of the Bridport News Child Of The Year competition have been announced.

As winter approaches, LeaseElectricCar are urging drivers to carry out regular safety checks to avoid danger on the roads this autumn and winter.

A REGULAR on a number of popular comedy panel shows will be coming to Lyme Regis.

POLICE are warning the public that fraud and scams are becoming increasing complex.

THE most affordable areas in Dorset to buy a home have been revealed as new figures show house prices in the county dropped in July.

A WARNING has been issued to landlords and tenants.

ALL pet owners know that routine worming is always recommended for your pet – it helps to keep them healthy and to prevent the risk of illness in people.

The singer makes her big screen debut in a new version of the classic tale and tells Laura Harding why some old stories need a new perspective.

[STANDFIRST] Plant expert and podcaster Michael Perry, aka Mr Plant Geek, offers his guide to this creative look, inspired by his visits to Japan.

One person was left trapped in a vehicle after a crash which led to the closure of the A35 in west Dorset last night.

THERE have been 'several calls' to police about dogs left in hot cars in Dorset today (Saturday, September 18).

VILLAGERS say they have been left with no internet connection or phone lines for three weeks.

DORSET has now recorded 68,000 Covid-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic after more than 300 new cases were reported in the latest statistics.

Rail passengers on the Weymouth-Waterloo line are facing disruption today and tomorrow due to engineering works.

Crews for BBC, ITV, Channel 5 and even Netflix have come to Dorset to film according to a Freedom of Information Request

A TEN week project to stabilise a river embankment behind a trading estate is set to begin next week.

THE number of Covid-19 cases appears to be declining across Dorset, but some areas are still reporting high numbers of infections.

DORSET’s areas of deprivation could be redacted from a revised Council Plan document.

Here are some of the items you can buy in the Middle of Lidl and Aldi Specialbuys this week

A NEW play focusing on a famed Lyme Regis fossil hunter is set to come to town next month.

A SHOP worker raised more than £1,000 for charity with a sponsored sky-dive.

Georgia Humphreys chats to The Morning Show stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon about fame, cancel culture, and filming during Covid-19.

There’s good news for Brits itching to take to the slopes – resorts in France will be accessible again this 2021/22 season. But, as with everything else we’re experiencing, it'll be a bit different.

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

THE owner of a mobile catering business has spoken of her 'disgust' after the business was broken into.

COMMUNITIES fear they may end up paying more council tax if a proposal to merge local councils gets the green light.

MORE than 300 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to latest figures.

Check out the countries that you can travel to without quarantine from October 1st if you're double jabbed.

POLICE issued fines to motorists after they were clocked driving above the speed limit on the Coast Road near Portesham.

THE new owner of a 16th century manor house said he wants to create a venue everyone can enjoy - and it won't be a rave party mansion - after a controversial 24 hour alcohol and entertainment licence was granted for the premises.

AN MP has waded into the debate about Bridport's traditional torchlight procession which could be at risk.