A remarkable community offering a place of 'security and nurture' is celebrated in a new book.

A BOOK shop in Beaminster has pipped all other competitors in the south west region to be named as a finalist in a bid to win a prestigious independent bookshop award.

PROPOSALS for a new Dorset Police HQ building at Winfrith have not attracted any objections – although Wool parish council is worried that its shiny surfaces could lead to bird deaths.

THE Chief Constable of Dorset Police has vowed to put more officers on the streets as part of a new vision for the force.

Start the day off the right way by joining a Charity Big Breakfast at Whitchurch Canonicorum Village Hall on Sunday, February 27.

DOZENS of extra police officers were hired in Dorset over the last year as part of the Government's national recruitment drive, new figures show.

A COUNTRYSIDE charity is asking the public in Dorset to count stars during a two week period from today.

A COMEDIAN known for his topical gags is bringing the laughs to Bridport this spring.

The participants, aged between 40 and 70, were asked about their dietary habits including how regularly they ate meat or fish.

CCTV images of suspects have been released following a suspected early-morning burglary at a café.

A MAN has challenged authorities over a footpath which is proposed to run through his back garden.

A MAN has been banned from driving and ordered to pay more than £250 for travelling at 36mph in a 30mph zone.

LYME Regis’ iconic Royal Lion Hotel is set to close while refurbishment works are carried out following the acquisition of the site by a Dorset brewery.

A DORSET Police sergeant who was accused of 'gossiping' about killer Wayne Couzens has been given a final written warning.

A KIND-HEARTED young boy will be bouncing into West Bay this weekend to raise money for his school.

DRIVERS in Dorset are being reminded of on-street parking charge increases

It has been reported that the B3157 Abbotsbury Hill is partially blocked due to a crash near Abbotsbury Castle this afternoon.

CHEERS - it's National Pub Week​.

THE RNLI’s lifeboat station on the Cobb in Lyme Regis is to open its doors to visitors once again after being closed for almost two years because of Covid restrictions.

DORSET'S MPs have condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the UK prepares to impose tough economic sanctions against the Kremlin.

DORSET Council has made more than £70,000 from film and television productions in the county over the past three years.

RESIDENTS who have experienced domestic abuse will receive further support after Dorset Council received £650,000 of government funding.

Public Health Dorset is urging residents to continue staying at home if they test positive for Covid-19 or display symptoms of the virus.

FIRE chiefs are reminding people to make sure they know what to do should they have a blaze at home.

THERE are no specialist teaching units for more than 800 deaf children in Dorset after research reveals “shocking” disparities in support for deaf pupils across England

TRAIN operator South Western Railway (SWR) is offering Dorset commuters the opportunity to earn discounts on a range of activities through a new rewards programme.

The final series of Killing Eve will be airing in the UK soon, but there has been some confusion on when that will be.

Glasgow-based couple Roisin and Joe have been unveiled as Gogglebox’s first Scottish cast members in six years.

Boris Johnson said the UK will offer support for the Ukrainian government in exile as the Prime Minister warned Zelensky he may need a “safe space”.

Councils across the UK are now starting to confirm how much residents will see their bills increase by.

The big clean-up has been underway in west Dorset this week after the area felt the wrath of Storm Eunice which brought devastating hurricane-force winds.

Mr Johnson will hold a COBRA meeting at 7:30pm this evening before a cabinet meeting at 8:30pm.

I would like to reply to Carolyn Peck’s letter about eagle migration to Dorset.

West Bay Holiday Park has been given permission to install a new flat roof entrance on a conservatory to the front of the site and to add a pergola over the external dining area.

The Prime Minister led a crisis meeting of to consider how to respond to Vladimir Putin’s military action against Ukraine.

A DORSET man received a road ban and a fine after being clocked driving at 124mph.

BRIDPORT caretaker boss Shaun Annetts has confirmed goalkeeper Greg Taylor and striker Tony Carlile have become the latest players to leave the club.

RAMPANT Bridport put nine tries past travelling opposition Wimborne as they won their Tribute Dorset & Wilts One South game 57-14 at the Brewery Ground.

A former milking parlour on a farm at Bettiscombe could be converted into a small holiday home.

THE Inner Wheel Club of Bridport was delighted to welcome District Chairman, Pam Brewster, to their February meeting and to return to face-to-face meetings after two years of Zoom.

The Government has announced a lower threshold for student loan repayments and potential minimum grade requirements for accessing loans.

Boris Johnson has promised to respond “decisively” to the Russian onslaught.

LYME Regis boss Julien Simier admits he is unsure what to expect from Okehampton Argyle in Joma Devon & Exeter League Premier Division action on Saturday (3pm).

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has received a questionnaire from the Metropolitan Police as part of an investigation into partygate.

Here's the content you can expect to see this March from Sky and the streaming service, NOW.

Industry experts have warned people across the UK can expect to pay as much as £1.60 per litre in the near future.

The concerning news will concern Brits amid the current cost of living crisis with fuel prices across the UK already at record highs.

The Prime Minister said the Russian president has “chosen a path of bloodshed and destruction” and promised "decisive" action.

An overhaul of the Student Finance system has seen some major changes

AN APPLICATION for two homes on the site of the Broadwindsor Craft & Design Centre off Redlands Lane has been refused.