OLYMPIC diver Tom Daley OBE will be travelling through Dorset on Wednesday, for day three of his Comic Relief challenge.

A CHARITY which has been successful in restoring two landmarks is now looking for a new project that will help tackle social deprivation.

Police are investigating the theft of a horse trailer.

In the next month or so the future destiny of Bridport will be decided, and decided by a handful of councillors, many of whom live outside the town!

An historic pub with ambition to gain a prestigious dining award has reopened its doors after refurbishment.

CONCERNS have been raised following news the Dorset Council area will not receive any Revenue Support Grant (RS) for the third year running.

SEXUALLY transmitted infections have fallen across Dorset – although the recorded change may be partially due to fewer people being screened because of the pandemic.

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

DORSET sailor Pip Hare joined 73 other seafarers in calling for more action to be taken to protect the world’s oceans.

A SPECIALIST voluntary adoption agency and charitable trust is holding information sessions throughout the year for anyone who is thinking about adoption or wants to find out more.

The Ghost Shark is a species of fish that lives in the dark depths of the ocean

In the latest MoneySavingExpert weekly email, there are tips for married couples and civil partners to save some money.

Ideal for people trying to consume less calories, air fryers simulate deep frying without submerging food in oil.

See who has been to court

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.

A laptop was stolen from a car parked in a country lane near Bridport, police said.

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 situation in the UK is likely to be very different to other parts of Europe.

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

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.