A DRUG dealer found to be in possession of illegal substances valued at more than £83,000 had set up a business operation dealing from the bedroom of his Bridport home, a court heard.

The community spirit in Bridport is shining through to show support to Ukraine and those suffering following the Russian invasion.

A BY-ELECTION is to be held after a councillor announced his resignation in an open letter - with a blistering attack on the Tory leadership at Dorset Council.

A 21-year-old motorist has been slapped with a fine after driving more than twice the speed limit on the Tunnel Road in Beaminster.

An elderly couple on the way to celebrate their wedding anniversary have slammed the 'appalling' behaviour of a young motorist who drove into the side of their car then fled from the scene, leaving them in a state of shock.

FAMILIES with assistance dogs or mobility problems are being discriminated against when trying to walk on Dorset beaches – according to a local dog ‘champion’.

BRIDPORT Rugby Club’s win last time out was doubly sweet for Mitch Waters as he captained the side on his 100th appearance for the club.

I must begin this week with a huge thank you to the many local people who have donated and organised donations for Ukraine.

DORSET has been named as one of the speeding capitals of the UK, according to the latest figures.

CHARMOUTH has become the latest Dorset area to adopt its own Neighbourhood Plan.

World Book Day 2022 is here.

BRIDPORT must ingrain an “identity” into the club to improve their fortunes next season, according to departed goalkeeper Greg Taylor.

DORSET Council is still not paying some of its staff at the Real Living Wage threshold – according to Lib Dem group leader Nick Ireland.

DORSET is now in the top ten per cent of councils for climate achievements.

There's a chance to hear an interesting talk about Dorset Museum today.

BRIDPORT caretaker boss Shaun Annetts will “pull out all the stops” as the Bees attempt to beat Brislington at St Mary’s Field on Saturday (3pm).

ITVX will be the UK’s first integrated advertising and subscription funded platform

A PUB landlord from west Dorset is travelling to the Ukrainian border with a van-load of supplies for refugees - and said he is prepared to fight 'without second hesitation'.

FIVE men have appeared in court charged with violent disorder in connection with an alleged incident at Weymouth Harbour.

The Met Office have issued a fog warning this morning for Dorset.

Travelodge would like to create hotels in six new Dorset locations.

A COLLECTIVE of young artists will be showcasing their latest work.

MPs will see pay increase from £81,932 to £84,144 as UK families brace for a rise in the cost of living.

COMMUNITY leaders have said reports that essential bus routes in rural parts of Dorset could be cut is 'extremely worrying'.

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

THERE'S only one way of seeing Levellers frontman Mark Chadwick in Weymouth.

A spellbinding live cinema experience is coming to west Dorset.

The new measures are being considered in an effort to stop storm drainage systems becoming overwhelmed.

Ryanair's Chief executive Michael O’Leary made the claim that the airline would be the first to return to Ukraine

A HPV vaccine could mean only one smear test is needed for women in their lifetime to prevent cervical cancer

Boris Johnson is expected to update MPs on his talks with allies in eastern Europe as the UK piled more pressure on Russia over the Ukraine invasion.

A CRAFTSMAN from Bridport has been given a coveted award at the Houses of Parliament.

A FORMER director of music at a church in Bridport and stonemason at Canterbury Cathedral has died aged 88.

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Sainsbury's said workers affected by the closures will be prioritised for vacant roles in stores.

DORSET Police have been taking part in a national week of action against catalytic converter theft by raising awareness and cracking down on offenders - the operation also led to two arrests.

GRAFFITI was 'sprayed' onto an ambulance in west Dorset over the weekend, as police urge anyone with any information to come forward.

PLANS to change boundaries and the number of councillors in towns and villages in Dorset have been given the go-ahead - and residents are being asked to have their say.

Students will find out today if they've been offered their first choice of secondary or upper school for September.

DETAILS of plans for a 'once-in-a-generation' redevelopment of Dorset County Hospital (DCH) have been unveiled.

FEWER knife offenders were jailed last year in Dorset, figures reveal.

INCREASING levels of anti-Jewish attacks show "just how far we have to go to remove the stain of anti-Semitism from our society".

A CHARITY is warning that families in Dorset will face a hefty bill to visit loved ones with dementia.

See what the county's creatives have been up to during an extraordinary time as Dorset Art Weeks returns this May.

Vacuum bombs were reportedly used by the Russian military amid the Ukraine invasion, according to a top diplomat - but what is the weapon and how does it work?

BBC iPlayer is not working properly following an update today - what we know.

She also condemned the UK for not hitting Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire who owns Chelsea FC, with sanctions.

Current rules require all tourists to fill out a Covid travel form before returning to the UK.

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