A part of the A35 is expected to be closed both ways for some time following a serious crash this morning - motorists are being asked to seek alternative routes.

A COMMUNITY has been left shocked and saddened after a man died after going into the sea.

LOCAL charities and community organisations including some in the Bridport area have shared a bumper grant of more than £143,000 to support their work.

DORMICE will soon be enjoying better accommodation thanks to the efforts of local Scouts.

AS seen on numerous television panel shows, comedian Andy Parsons is back on the road with Healing The Nation and heading to Bridport.

A FREE course providing potentially lifesaving advice to motorcyclists is being highlighted.

THOUSANDS of Ukrainian refugees as well as displaced people still inside the country will be given help and support, thanks to half a million pounds raised by Freemasons across England and Wales, including Dorset.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has said she will hold Vladimir Putin to account if chemical weapon usage is found to be true

Brits will enjoy the hottest days of the year so far as people enjoy a four-day break from work later this week.

The celebrity special sees stars battle out to be named Star Baker in aid of Stand Up To Cancer.

- Major emergency response at harbour. - Police, fire crews, air ambulance and paramedics on scene.

Before moving to West Bay in 2014 my family had holidayed there for over 40 years. Back then it was a minor holiday venue.

TWO COASTGUARD crews were called after a woman slipped along the cliff path in west Dorset.

A FLOCK of one of Britain's rarer breeding birds, the Woodlark, was present throughout last winter on the outskirts of Bridport, it has been revealed.

EMERGENCY services were called to a tourist hotspot in Dorset following reports of shouts for help.

A WEEKEND of spectacular events in Lyme Regis will mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June.

COVID infection levels across Dorset are “starting to decline” but remain high, the local health authority has said.

THE RSPCA received 90 reports about cruelty to rats in the south west last year as a specialist says rodents "deserve the best life we can give them".

TWO conflicting motions over energy policy and climate change are to be debated at Dorset Council this week.

Ali Harbi Ali has today been found guilty of murdering MP, Sir David Amess.

NEW legislation has come into effect that will restrict access to dangerous weapons in Dorset.

WOULD you like a safety visit from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service?

The National Trust has lots activities happening at locations in Dorset to make sure you have a cracking Easter with the kids.

DORSET Police are reminding residents and visitors there are many ways to contact them to report non-urgent crime or make an enquiry.

Britney Spears has confirmed she is expecting her first child with “husband” Sam Asghari.

A town council has revealed the latest designs for a new skatepark - and is now looking for feedback from residents.

Dorset businesses and attractions struck gold in the South West Tourism Awards, with 14 others from across the county also scooping silver and bronze accolades.

PEOPLE are being urged to only go to A&E for emergencies as Dorset County Hospital say they are ‘very full’.

Victorious Green candidate said she was “astonished, humbled and delighted” to win a seat on Dorset Council.

It appears that the RSPB won’t not be happy until someone is convicted of a crime, even when there is inconclusive evidence to show that any criminal offence has in fact been committed (‘Dorset Police explain white-tailed eagle investigation de...

BRIDPORT’S battling display proved not enough as they were beaten 3-1 by Cadbury Heath in the Western Premier Division.

Award-winning writer Ambra Edwards is to give a talk, 'Head Gardeners’, to the Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society.

CUPID is a mutual support group for ostomists, i.e. anyone with a stoma (colostomy, urostomy, ileostomy) or pouch.

Currently, the police are responsible for issuing ‘moving traffic’ fines, except in London and Cardiff.

AS A runner myself I am always acutely aware of the risk of injury - with us runners it is knees and hips that tend to take the brunt of the impact – as well as ankle and foot injuries.

The Easter holidays are upon us and keeping the kids occupied is high on the agenda, but will it be a heatwave or washout – here’s the Met Office weather forecast to find out.

The recalled products include Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise 100g and Kinder Schokobons.

The inquiry is seeking to find who leaked the information to the media.

As the 2021/22 NBA comes to a close on April 12, fans can raise a glass in style with Hennesy's limited collector's edition. How to get yours.

Gentleman Jack returns to the BBC this weekend for a second series

Local fish and chip shop owners have expressed concern for their industry following price increases.

Hosting world-class cycling will provide a real boost to Bridport's events calendar as the area emerges from the pandemic, the town mayor has said.

AN OUTBUILDING at a Walditch property could be converted to an annexe, workshop and ‘car barn’.

The Bridport & District Spring Show is today (Saturday, April 9) at the United Church Hall, Bridport.

AUTHORITIES have relaunched a campaign to protect wildflowers and wildlife on the county's roadsides and discourage littering.

POLICE are reminding people that any abuse in the workplace should be reported via the appropriate channels.

VETERANS of the Falklands War are being reminded that support is just a phone call away as the 40th anniversary of the conflict is marked.

Residents and visitors to Dorset can support the NHS this Easter by choosing the right health services during the busy holiday period.

As Tipping Point celebrates its tenth birthday, host Ben Shephard reflects on the show, his career and life as a father of two.

The Win The Ads player has scored the biggest jackpot of the series in Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway's final episode. See what she won.