IN A new initiative designed to ensure the future and further development of Bridport’s most historic event, organisers of the Charter Fair have entered into a partnership with Bridport Town Council towards creating Bridport Community Charter Fair.

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A make-up artist's creative skill has won her a top prize in national wedding awards.

DORSET County Hospital’s Maternity Unit has been praised for a first class delivery during the pandemic after being recognised as one of the best in the country.

"NASTY villains" have been left nursing huge losses as a result of an increase in drug seizures across Dorset during the first year of the pandemic, figures show.

Will we be able to catch a glimpse of the Snow Moon in the UK this year? What we know.

SMALL businesses in Dorset are being urged to apply for Covid grants to support them through the pandemic.

PUBLIC health budgets across Dorset are to increase from April – up by £563,000 in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, and by £399,000 in the Dorset Council area.

DORSET has a serious “productivity gap”, with each hour worked contributing £4.90 less to the economy than the national average.

The meeting saw the PM cut short a planned overnight stay in Cumbria.

Liz Truss said she was “very worried” about the prospect of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The tennis star has said he is willing to sacrifice trophies as he believes in personal choice

OLYMPIC diver Tom Daley OBE will be racing through Dorchester and Bridport this week after beginning his own multi-sport challenge.

The Ropemakers in Bridport has been named Pub of the Year.

Residents across the south west are being advised to prepare for Storm Eunice as a weather warning has been issued by the Met Office.

A BUS company has reversed its decision to cut an ‘important’ bus route after a Dorset pensioner offered to pay for the service himself.

Tourism businesses held up as being the best in the industry have spoken of their pride after winning at a prestigious awards ceremony.

THE Dorset councillor leading on planning in the county has been labelled obdurate and set in his ways, not prepared to listen to alternative views.

Two passionate Bridport students - who are standing for election to the UK Youth Parliament - hope to represent the county by tackling issues such as climate change and young people’s mental health.

A TOURING arts organisation in Dorset is taking a comedy take on the detective genre on tour.

A gripping National Theatre Live adaptation of a Philip Pullman novel can be seen in Bridport this Thursday.

THE BUDGET for fire crews across Dorset has been revealed for the next financial year - with fire chiefs being left 'disappointed and frustrated'.

Read heart-warming proposal stories and discover the UK’s favourite locations to propose, get married and to honeymoon - including an appearance from Dorset.

MOTORISTS in the south west are notified of two-thirds of road work closures correctly, according to new research.

It comes after fans of the show pleaded for a release date as the new trailer aired on BBC One.

54-year-old Air Marshal Andrew Turner has written a letter apologising for the incident.

A DRAMATIC airborne rescue took place on a west Dorset beach after a man suffered a medical emergency and was at risk from the incoming tide.

THE much-loved Bridport Food & Beer Festival will be back in town this summer.

Drivers are being warned of a crash in west Dorset.

There’s a vacant seat on Beaminster Town Council following the resignation of Cllr Julie Cooke.

Bridport Pantomime Players have done it again - oh yes they have!

THE Covid infection rate across Dorset has fallen substantially in the past week.

I COULDN’T help but think, on reading the story of the cat that wandered on to the pitch, interrupting the League 1 match between Sheffield Wednesday and Wigan Athletic at Hillsborough on Tuesday.

DORSET’S highways portfolio holder Ray Bryan has pledged to never return to the days of ‘salami slicing’ highways budgets.

The broadcaster's long-awaited series Forbidden America sees him film some of his toughest scenes yet. Gemma Dunn finds out more.

With Eggheads returning to our screens for its 23rd series, Danielle de Wolfe learns more about quizzing (and cycling) from presenter Jeremy Vine.

Whether they snap shut, grow towards the light or fold their leaves at night as though sleeping, you can watch it all.

Many families will likely be forced to decide between eating and heating their homes amid the energy cap rise. But could these simple steps save hundreds on bills?

The Dutchess of Cambridge told viewers we “all feel scared sometimes” during CBeebies Bedtime Stories.

A LIST has been compiled of the 10 most expensive streets to live in the DT postcode - with one street in Lyme Regis making the top three.

Two cafés in west Dorset have won awards for minimising their everyday use of plastic.

A village telephone box that was purchased for £1 has been transformed into a lending library.

Ant & Dec’s new quiz show Limitless Win won't be returning this week - here's why.

Further pressure has been piled on families after Ofgem announced a 54% increase in the energy price cap last week. 

Here is everything you need to know about the UK clock changes in 2022.

DORSET still has no areas with Covid case rates in the highest bracket on an interactive map on the government website.

CHANGES to Blue Badge parking rules to make them the same across the Dorset Council area have won support.

THE majority of Dorset Police officers found to have a case to answer for misconduct by the national watchdog ended up facing no further action from the force.

Do you care about what goes on around you, wish your community had a louder voice, and want to make a difference? Then we may have a job for you.

HERE are the best pictures of Dorset - as taken by our readers.