A handbag was stolen after a thief broke into a car parked at a beauty spot.

Comedian Paul Foot is bringing his new show Swan Power to west Dorset.

Chris Loder MP – what a relief to learn that the Parliamentary gravy train does in fact call at West Dorset in the form of MPs’ expenses.

HAVE you seen these 10 wanted people?

MORE than 18,000 appointments at Dorset County Hospital have been cancelled or postponed since the start of 2020.

A CHARITY that provides dogs to veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has received a generous donation from Freemasons in Dorset that will be used to reward veterans and their four-legged friends with trophies for the greatest development.

A BUSINESS park unit at Rodden Farm, Weymouth is expected to be subdivided to create smaller industrial units.

Can you provide a loving forever home for any of these dogs at Margaret Green Animal Rescue?

A COMMUNITY scheme is looking for volunteer gardeners to join the team to support people with learning difficulties.

The favourite fragrances of Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the Queen have been revealed, here's how you can smell like a Royal.

“Students should have opportunities to demonstrate achievements when ready”, throughout their schooling from age 14 to 19, the review adds.

Police are investigating after a car parked in Bridport was damaged with two of the windows smashed.

Britain's biggest warships has been spotted off the coast of Portland Bill today as it conducts training with the RAF.

DORSET’S care sector is just about coping in the face of Covid – although there are people still waiting for the care they are entitled to, but unable to get it because of staff shortages.

It appears from the latest Government statement that the Covid restrictions are being eased and hopefully it could mean that we are nearing the end of this pandemic – but of course only time will tell.

FARMLAND in Dorset which lends itself to environmental uses is expected to soar in value amid a wider rise in prices this year.

A ROAD in Dorset has been partially blocked this morning due to a ‘collapsed manhole’.

Today's picture of the day is a misty morning view over North Allington taken by Robin Boston.

Bournemouth Crown Court is facing an increasing backlog of cases, latest figures reveal, as hundreds of victims of serious crime wait for justice. Read more:

A PALATIAL playground that is 'fit for a king' is being built in Poundbury.

Family entertainment is on offer to keep youngsters amused over the February half-term holiday.

MORE than two in five NHS staff absences at Dorset County Hospital were linked to Covid-19 in the week before last, figures show.

A WELL-known hardware store on Bargates, which celebrates its 100th year, says it is constantly working to adapt to ever changing demands and expectations.

RESIDENTS in Dorset are being urged to make the most of a community library service on offer.

Mr Johnson said he “accepts Sue Gray’s general findings in full” and “above all her recommendation that we must learn from these events and act now”.

Details of three events left out of the Sue Gray report released earlier this week have been released by The Guardian and The Telegraph.

Department for Health and Social Care documents show billions wasted on useless equipment.

Victims of Jimmy Savile called on Boris Johnson to withdraw his attack on Sir Keir Starmer, a lawyer who represented some of them said.

The public may never be told if Boris Johnson is fined for breaches of coronavirus rules at No 10 parties, Downing Street indicated.

Mr Johnson made the comments in the House of Commons as he hit back at Labour criticism over the Sue Gray report.

As football fans searched social media for the latest transfer dealings late on transfer deadline day, McDonald’s shared a late signing of its own.

Sir Keir Starmer said the prime minister was focusing on “saving his own skin” in the wake of an update from Sue Gray.

William Hague said the prime minister had the opportunity to propose real change in response to Sue Gray’s report and squandered it

This year’s Melplash Show will be going ahead on Thursday, August 25.

Beaminster’s role in the manufacture of sailcloth will be revealed at a talk.

The latest odds are in from Betfair for who could be the next Conservative Leader.

POLICE in Dorset have warned people of drug dealers taking over the homes of the vulnerable to use as a base for dealing in the county.

The 12-page report has been published on the government website.

West Dorset MP Chris Loder doth protest too much (MP’s column, Bridport News, last week).

Hundreds more workers joined company payrolls in Dorset last month, figures reveal.

A WOMAN has taken over two disused phone boxes in Dorchester and transformed them into an exhibit providing support for people struggling with alcoholism.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is once again encouraging riders to join its Ride to the Somme event taking place in May 2022.

Boris Johnson faced shouts of “resign” from Opposition MPs as he addressed the Commons.

THE Government is expected to announce a U-turn on mandatory Covid vaccinations for NHS and social care workers, according to reports.

Barclays has confirmed there are a number of issues with its online banking services, here's what we know.

The Health Secretary has announced it is no longer “proportionate” to require vaccination for NHS staff and health care workers as a condition of deployment through statute.

The Met Police are launching an investigation into several incidents mentioned in Sue Gray's report

The statements come after Sue Gray’s report on the “partygate” allegations of lockdown-busting gatherings in No 10 and Whitehall were published.

The report will be published on Monday afternoon but Downing Street would not commit publishing a fuller report after police investigation.

The report on the “partygate” allegations of lockdown-busting gatherings in No 10 and Whitehall has been published.