The victim of a ‘predatory’ woman jailed for sex offences against her has revealed how her abuser took away her childhood - but said that having to relive her ordeal through a trial proved she was ‘no longer a scared little kid’.

Another day of fuel shortages at Dorset petrol stations

A gallery featuring the works of a former art fraudster will welcome the man himself.

A MAN was rescued by fire services last night after he fell down an embankment and into a river.

A port's new tug has been officially named in honour of a west Dorset businessman, cider maker and decorated naval commander.

INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into a crash which saw a motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

OPENING hours at all tips in the Dorset Council area are changing, with an additional hour in the winter and one hour less in the summer.

A BEER festival with live music is set to take place in Bridport this weekend.

ALMOST 600 solar panels are expected to be added to County Hall as Dorset Council strives to cut its carbon footprint and save money on running costs.

A THREE-DAY music event is returning this weekend after it was cancelled last year.

Patients' experiences at Dorset County Hospital Trust A&E were not affected last year despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a survey suggests.

NHS Dorset has begun its Covid-19 booster vaccine programme and has urged those who are eligible to ensure they get jabbed.

Citizens Advice is reminding people in Bridport and surrounding area that the deadline is fast approaching for anyone on the Dorset Council social housing waiting list to reapply to join the new housing register.

BRIDPORT boss Rob Marquis fears being “marooned” at the bottom of the table should his Bees side lose at fellow strugglers Ashton & Backwell United on Saturday (3pm).

ROB Marquis believes striker Troy Walbridge’s move to Portland United as a sideways move.

There are a number of deals tourists can get from Bournemouth airport next month for those looking to get away.

BRIDPORT suffered a 51-15 defeat to Blandford on their long-awaited return to Tribute Dorset & Wilts One South action.

LYME Regis continued their upsurge in form with a comfortable 4-0 win at Dawlish United in the Devon & Exeter League Premier Division.

Here is the full list of new Disney+ content in October including TV shows, Disney originals, films and documentaries. 

A PERSON has been airlifted to hospital after three people were injured in a crash on a busy Dorset route.

A ROAD has been closed due to a fallen tree.

A TOTAL of 362 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest statistics.

POLICE are appealing for information after burglars forced their way into a barn in west Dorset before stealing two motorcross bikes.

POLICE swooped on an area on Bridport this morning after reports of a woman with a knife.

The A35 is partially blocked due to a crash between Bridport and Dorchester today (Wednesday, September 29)

Live updates as Dorset faces a sixth day of fuel shortages

CAN I thank everyone who donated to our recent Crowdfunders for their generosity. We raised over £9,000 to help towards bringing a refugee family to settle in Bridport.

ORGANISERS celebrated the success of a weekend exhibition in west Dorset which was out of this world.

A DORSET Police officer slept with an alleged victim of domestic abuse while investigating her ex-partner, a police disciplinary panel heard.

TIME is running out for business owners to sign up to this year's Fiver Fest.

MOTORISTS continued to flock to fill their tanks across Dorset for a fifth day - as the transport secretary said Brexit has been a 'factor' in the current fuel crisis.

THERE has been a drop in the number of appointments for patients with treatable conditions at Dorset County Hospital, figures show - with health bosses apologising for the 'inconvenience and distress' the pandemic has had on treatment.

MUSIC-lovers are invited to attend a classical concert by a string trio.

MORE than 1.15 million Covid-19 jabs have been administered across Dorset to date.

EXPERTS warn the impact of the pandemic is a 'ticking timebomb' on eye health after new data reveals almost 19,000 people in Dorset are living with sight loss.

A PROJECT aimed at exploring how next generation connectivity can benefit the people that live and work in rural areas picked up three awards at the Connected Britain conference.

This week Fielding was seen wearing a Heart Hand Stripe shirt from Lazy Oaf.

Outsiders will see David Mitchell test the skills of six comedians as they camp together in the woods for a week.

This is how you can get a £150 Amazon voucher or £264 of Nectar points

Great British Bake Off returned for a second time this week with one baker winning the star baker accolade and another leaving the show.

Nectar is a loyalty scheme owned by Sainsbury’s, and can be use with other retailers such as Argos and ebay.

A CONTROLLING woman who ‘took advantage’ of a ‘vulnerable’ underage girl has been jailed for five years.

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A TOTAL of 248 new coronavirus cases have been recorded across Dorset within the last 24-hour period, according to the latest statistics.

THE draft access and movement study (Bridport News 9th September) reveals the fundamental problems of the ill-conceived Vearse Farm development.

EMERGENCY services in Dorset said they have a 'very healthy supply' of fuel - as motorists continue to flock to garages to fill their tanks amid fears of a shortage.

From court registers dated September 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17.

NHS England medical director for Covid immunisation Dr Jonathan Leach took to Twitter to warn parents that the forms are fake.

AFTER a mostly clear morning, heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast across Dorset.

FIGHT nights are returning to the Bridport area later this year for the first time since 2019.