A TV chef from Lyme Regis and a farmer have teamed up for a campaign which aims to put a stop to factory farming.

Book your flight on the magic carpet as the Bridport pantomime is about to take off.

Children had an exciting time when they paid a visit to Bridport Police Station.

TWENTY-TWO dentists in Dorset have stopped treating NHS patients in the last year, data has revealed - as unions warn NHS dentistry is 'hanging by a thread'.

A major revamp of the Highway Code to boost protection for cyclists and pedestrians comes into force on Saturday amid concern that millions of drivers are unaware of the changes.

A MYSTERY bug is sweeping across the country with reports of dogs falling ill with symptoms of sickness and diarrhoea.

Groups in Dorset are to receive a £50,000 boost to improve the wellbeing of people in Dorset through nature, art and movement.

If romance is in the air this February 14, whisk your Valentine away on a luxury overnight stay at one of these top 10 hotels for romance, according to Tripadvisor- how to book.

Beaminster Tunnel has been rated one of the best in the UK to drive through - based on the way it sounds.

Fly-tipped waste which was left at a secluded beauty spot and set on fire is the latest in a series of incidents of dumped waste blighting the countryside.

A motorist who drove without insurance or a valid MoT test certificate has been banned from the road for six months.

London is no more the coolest as people flee to the countryside.

An estimated 2.5 million UK households missed payments in January as increases in the cost of living start to “hit hard”.

G Adventures has up to 25 percent off its global tours to more than 100 countries but the sale is ending soon. How to book your trip.

See how this week's contestants did on the show.

The 22-year-old Olympian and his professional partner, Tippy Packard, will miss this week’s performance - here's why.

A vote from viewers on The One Show saw the classic sitcom gain the number one spot

POLICE have launched an appeal following the tragic deaths of two teens whose bodies were found in Bridport earlier this week.

Four women are taking on a mammoth challenge to row across the Atlantic in a bid to raise a whopping £100,000 for two charities which are close to their hearts.

FINAL preparations are being made in Bridport to welcome a refugee family who are due to arrive very soon.

EMERGENCY services were called to a key route in west Dorset following a crash.

Changes have been approved to create five flats at a Bridport town centre building, within the conservation area.

COVID infections have started to rise again in Dorset following a significant fall earlier this month, the public health authority has said.

DORSET residents are likely to pay an extra £10 a year on their council tax from April to boost the police budget.

EMERGENCY services have expressed their annoyance and frustration following a hoax call which prompted them to rush to the scene.

A shake-up of Dorset's Local Plan is needed so that it is based on based on sustainability and local needs rather than chasing housing targets.

Blue Light Card members can use the Asda discount for longer.

COMPLAINTS about Dorset Council services have continued to increase – by more than 70 per cent a year.

MORE Dorset drivers are going green, according to figures showing a surge in electric vehicle registrations.

WOMEN in Dorset who are vulnerable to having their children placed in care will be helped as part of a new scheme launched by council bosses – by helping them develop new skills to shape more positive lives.

There are fears that Russia will invade Ukraine as it masses forces on its borders.

The report on which Boris Johnson’s future may depend was expected to be delivered this week.

Dr Amir Khan GP explained the problems on Good Morning Britain

January 28 is International LEGO day and we know only one way to celebrate - stocking up on LEGO Minecraft, City, Friends sets and more.

DORSET Police has referred itself to the policing watchdog after two teenagers were found dead at a nature reserve.

POLICE are investigating after two teenagers were found dead at a nature reserve.

'HAIRY Biker' Dave Myers gave some Lyme Regis scallops the stamp of approval when he visited the resort.

A driver has been fined £1,000 for driving 33mph above the speed limit on a busy west Dorset route.

OVERALL crime in Dorset has dropped but the number of reported rape and sexual offences have increased, according to new figures.

Last week brought some good progress for the Torchlight Procession this year. The meeting I held on Wednesday last week developed a plan of action in an attempt to resolve the cancellation of the Bridport Torchlight procession last year.

Bridport’s eagerly-awaited annual seed swap will be held at Bridport Community Shed this Saturday, January 29, running from 10am until noon.

COVID may have reduced reported youth offending rates across Dorset – with officials now expecting to see a rise in 2022-23.

GOALKEEPER Greg Taylor will lead Bridport this weekend as the Bees travel to Brislington for their Toolstation Western League clash (3pm).

Currently the average cost of a pint in the UK is £4.07, according to the British Beer and Pub Association.

HUNDREDS more deaths were recorded in Dorset last year than were expected, figures suggest.

DORSET Council is still slipping on its targets for information requests – although performance is said to be improving.

THOUSANDS of working families in the South West could be missing out on an opportunity to get up to £2,000 a year.

RESEARCHERS are looking to hear from people from Dorset who became parents during the pandemic.

TWO former patients have gone above and beyond to raise thousands of pounds to the hospital that treated them.

Driving with a dog in the car could land you a £5,000 fine or lose your drivers licence