ROADWORKS are due to take place next week, with a diversion route in place which will take drivers through Bridport town centre.

A SLEEPING baby girl was freed from a car after accidentally being locked inside the car.

AROUND 200 veterans marched into Lyme Regis over the weekend after walking along the Jurassic Coast over two days to raise money for charity.

MORE THAN £1,000 was raised as a number of residents went 'riding and striding' in support of a local church.

HUNDREDS more workers in Dorset came off furlough in July – the first month employers had to make a contribution to salaries under the scheme, figures show.

More people were using NHS mental health services across Dorset in July than at the same point last summer, figures show.

Martin Lewis warned that some people who have previously fixed into cheap energy deals may see their bills surge by as much as 40 per cent.

A COMMUNITY orchestra is inviting all those who have been unable to play their instruments with other people over the course of the pandemic to one of its sessions.

DORSET County Hospital may be under extreme pressure at the moment - but it has reason to celebrate after it was ranked as one of the top 10 sites in the country for emergency care.

DORSET fire services have updated their eyesight requirements and are encouraging anyone who hasn't applied previously, or perhaps failed mid-process, because of their sight to get in touch.

A TRAILBLAZING campaign to tackle the stigma of the menopause in the workplace is being stepped up with an event for men to discuss the issue.

DELAYS in installing electric vehicle charge points across Dorset are being caused by a lack of grid capacity.

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.

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

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

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.

A CELEBRATORY cricket match which would have seen a local team face off against legends of the sport was cancelled after a number of people tested positive for coronavirus.

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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.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'wonderful husband and devoted father' who died in a motorcycle crash in Weymouth.

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.

On Saturday evening before midnight, Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed their daughter.

Griffiths told The Mirror he began experiencing pain in June this year but shrugged it off.

Recycle Week 2021 starts from September 20, and here's what the week is and what you can do to help out.

Princess Beatrice gave birth to a baby girl at 11.42pm on Saturday at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London.

If your energy supplier owes you money, your money is protected and you should get it back.

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.

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.

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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).