DATES for this year's Bridport’s Carnival have been announced after it was agreed that the torchlight procession which closes the event can take place.

POLICE say they are 'committed' to disrupting drug dealers after a man who was found to be in possession of drugs valued at more than £83,000 for a business operation he had set up from the bedroom of his home was jailed.

DETAILED designs for four homes have been agreed on a West Bay ‘gateway’ site east of Fairways off Station Road.

On Saturday in Bridport and Sunday in West Bay, members of the two clubs based in this area were delighted with the generous response to street collections.

There is a discussion to be had about the reintroduction of white-tailed eagles, but it is not much advanced by Chris Loder characterising those who disagree with him as mostly “unpleasant social media trolls”, nor by the politician’s habit of ...

Dozens of Ukrainians already live in Dorset, new figures show, as the refugee crisis in the country worsens.

BOSSES at a Dorset hospital have begged people to only go to its emergency department for 'serious of life-threatening situations' for fear it will be overwhelmed.

A NEW Dorset Police HQ building at Winfrith has been approved by Dorset Council.

SPACE fans can now travel 250 million miles in moments as a stunningly accurate recreation of the planet Mars has come to Dorchester.

FOSTER recruitment in Dorset was down to just 19 last year – from 235 initial enquiries.

The Government will ask the British public to open their homes to Ukrainians fleeing war amid continuing criticism of its response to the refugee crisis.

Boris Johnson could reportedly double the £200 energy loan to £400 as concerns over the cost of living continues to grow.

THE Bridport community is rallying round and making a huge effort to support the people of Ukraine - with the latest gesture seeing a local businessman drive a truckload of supplies 1,300 miles to support refugees who have fled the country following ...

A DRIVER has been fined more than £500 for speeding at 80mph on a stretch of road near Bridport which has a 50mph limit.

NEW security fencing has been agreed for a Dorset school.

AN anomaly in licensing law has resulted in a Burton Bradstock farm venue having to appear before a licensing panel to agree one day of a long weekend event to mark the Queens Jubilee in the summer.

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AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into Wessex Water following 'serious concerns' over its sewage treatment works.

BRIDPORT caretaker boss Shaun Annetts is facing a selection headache ahead of a must-win game at Mousehole on Saturday (3pm).

Just a third of adults attended dental appointments as the coronavirus pandemic brought disruption to Dorset, figures suggest.

The deadline to put your name forward for a town councillor vacancy is tomorrow.

NHS BLOOD and Transplant says with kidney transplants dropping a third during the pandemic, it’s more important than ever for people in Dorset to share their organ donation decision and consider living kidney donation.

PEOPLE using e-cigarettes are being warned not to buy cheap when purchasing devices.

BRIDPORT’S unbeaten start to 2022 was finally halted by a narrow 29-25 loss to Oakmeadians at Meyrick Park in Tribute Dorset & Wilts One South.

FIRE crews across Dorset are raising awareness of the dangers of cigarettes and smoking products at home.

The change will commence from March 28 when customers will see a change to their current account.

Dragons' Den fans rave about the heated desk which solves the Thermostat war at work. See the reaction.

There is still time to enter a writing competition connected to a festival celebrating of books.

LYME Regis boss Julien Simier admits two weeks between games is sketchy preparation for the Seasiders’ huge East Devon Senior Cup last 16 tie at Lapford.

This year the competition will take place in Italy and tickets are bound to sell out.

BRIDPORT Reserves were deprived of a final spot in the first of two cup semi-finals, losing 3-1 at Sturminster Newton United in the Dorset Senior Trophy.

Morrisons has committed to a 50 per cent reduction across its own brand primary plastic packaging by 2025.

A minister said there would be “no prospect of food shortages" amid concerns about the wider impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Home Office has faced significant pressure in recent days as the opposition, Tory MPs and the Ukrainian government have asked for a simplified system.

As Sam Ryder is announced as the UK's 2022 entry for Eurovision, we look back at some of the nation's best acts.

The streaming giant has said that the price changes will allow it to “continue investing in best in class UK productions”.

The judge said Page "took advantage" of poverty stricken places where "children are routinely forced into acts of prostitution".

The TikTok star gained popularity over the lockdown period in 2020 through performing snippets of songs on the platform.

The TikTok star will represent the nation at Eurovision.

A maternity hospital was bombed by Russia in the city of Mariupol.

The weapons were used by Russia in both Afghanistan and Chechnya, the Ministry of Defence said.

Sir Michael Morpurgo has written a new book to mark the Queen's 70-year reign.

CAMPAIGNERS are calling for action over 'shambolic' rail and bus services which they claim discourage people from using public transport – amid worries that cuts could cause a ‘spiral of decline’.

DOG fouling has increased as Covid restrictions were relaxed – according to Dorset town and parish councils.

A POPULAR festival is returning to the Jurassic Coast later this year bringing a life-sized dinosaur and 200 million-year-old fossils amongst many other attractions.

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PETROL prices continue to surge in Dorset as sanctions are imposed on Russia.

A BURTON Bradstock resident has questioned a supporting statement made over changes agreed for the Graston Copse caravan site.

PEACEFUL law-abiding people will have nothing to fear from revised Public Spaces Protection Orders due to be introduced in Weymouth, Portland and West Dorset.

SEVERAL key parts of the response to coronavirus in the months ahead remain unknown or undecided, according to Dorset's director of public health.