YOUNG people are being asked whether they can live with the consequences of causing a serious injury after multiple reports of youths lighting aerosol cans in recent weeks.

I recently received a leaflet about Dorset Police services.

ORGANISERS of Bridport Carnival are still looking for more people and groups to get involved.

YOUNG musicians are set to hold a concert tonight to fundraise for the Ukrainian humanitarian emergency.

SOUTH Walks House is to be used as hospital clinics for the next 20 years after Dorset Council and the NHS shook hands on a deal worth an estimated £7 million for the lease of the building.

The story of a TV show never to be repeated is coming to a Bridport stage.

LEVELS of support in dealing with Covid will be downgraded locally, as elsewhere, from today.

DOZENS of trees were planted by green-fingered Scout members to commemorate the Queen’s 70th-anniversary of her accession to the throne.

THE RSCPA has received almost 80 calls over the past year about Dorset animals injured or caught in litter.

Here's a roundup of some of the events happening in Dorset this weekend.

Newsquest readers have given more than £15,000 to our #ThereWithUkraine appeal to help support hose affected by the war in Ukraine.

With the energy price cap rising today on Friday, April 1, how does the process actually work?

Loved by Kourtney Kardashian, Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan and Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan and many more, CurrentBody's LED therapy is the latest beauty trend to explore.

Ministers claim the pay increase will amount to £1,000 more a year for the average worker.

How much Universal Credit payments will rise in next month.

STAFF at a Bridport town centre newsagents have told of their shock after it was announced the store would be suddenly closing down with the loss of seven jobs.

The pressure is on the medical practice covering the Bridport and Beaminster area as it tries to recruit more GPs - but each doctor is NOT dealing with 10,000 patients, as official figures have suggested.

A BRIDPORT man who assaulted a woman twice has been given a restraining order.

DORSET County Hospital has signed up for a 20 year lease of South Walks House in Dorchester.

A RECEPTIONIST working at a hotel in Bridport who was shortlisted for a prestigious national accolade was pipped to the top spot.

A REVAMP has been approved for the service station and shop at Winterbourne Abbas.

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It was a pleasure to champion just some of the many fantastic attractions within West Dorset as its MP during English Tourism Week 2022.

Mobile speed camera vans will be out and about in Dorset today (Thursday.)

FUTURE Bridport boss Edgar Marcu is dreaming one day of managing at professional level.

A fun trail can be followed through Abbotsbury Swannery as part of the attraction's Easter celebrations.

A VINTAGE event involving tractors is to be held in a bid to raise funds for a special education school - which will feature a guest appearance.

DORSET has been ranked as one of the top areas across the whole of the UK for renewable energy generation.

NEW research has revealed advertised salaries in the south west region have dropped.

The Government's new National Insurance plan means the average Dorset worker will be paying less per year from July, figures suggest.

DORSET Council has shown its appreciation to those that served during the Falklands War in 1982.

BRIDPORT suffered a rare loss in 2022 as Weymouth & Portland gained a forward-inspired 33-18 win in Tribute Dorset & Wilts South action.

BRIDPORT Reserves scored five second-half goals to beat Poole Borough 5-2 and extend their unbeaten run to six Jewson Dorset Premier League games.

FRED Parsons scored a brace as Lyme Regis claimed a 3-2 win at near neighbours Sidmouth Town Seconds.

April Fools' Day has been around for hundreds of years, but why does it exist?

This comes as the Academy has revealed that Smith was asked to leave the event after the incident, however, he refused.

The former Boaty McBoatface has completed its maiden voyage

A NEXT of kin appeal has been launched after a man died at his home in Bridport.

I AM aware that the town is doing much as a response to the Ukraine crisis.

Dorset Police have explained their decision to drop an investigation into the death of a white-tailed eagle.

Leading nature charity, the RSPB, have hit out at Dorset Police's decision to drop their investigation into the death of a white-tailed eagle.

Jurassic Coast wonders found on the shore at West Bay are showcased in a new exhibition which celebrates 20 years of the World Heritage Site designation.

A NEXT of kin appeal has been launched after a man died in Bridport.

Today's picture of the day is a glorious sunset at West Bay captured from a rowing gig by Chris Bodycombe.

THE cost-of-living crisis is something that required urgent attention from the Government. Watching the Chancellor’s Spring Statement on the 23rd March, it was re-assuring to see the steps being taken to support the working people of the UK weather...

I SHOULD like to commend the Bridport Leisure Centre for all the friendly, efficient and professional services they provide, and in particular all the fun had in the ever popular Aqua-fit Groups.

DORSET and Wiltshire’s firefighters attended more false alarm incidents than actual fires last year, new figures show.

COUNCIL tax and business tax collection rates in both Dorset and the BCP area are down for this year – by 2.4% for BCP Council and 1.9% for Dorset Council.

A TELEVISION presenter is set to open a special charity auction that will be raising money for the Ukraine appeal.

POLICE in Dorset have issued an important reminder to anyone who has their passport stolen.