A DORSET Council meeting ended in chaos with councillors led out of the chamber as a resolution on climate change was interrupted by protestors.

A new development to build dozens of new properties is being proposed to include a mix of tenures which will include affordable homes.

A DORCHESTER woman who lost her brother to cancer just two weeks after he was diagnosed says he will be at the forefront of her mind when she leads four generations of her family at Race for Life.

POLICE are urging motorists and other road users across Dorset to 'park considerately' during the remainder of the Easter break.

DORSET has been named as one of the worst places across the country for electric car charging points.

A LIFE-SAVING charity has been boosted with an ultrafast and efficient internet connection - for free.

An exhibition of musical treasures from some of the greatest films ever made can be seen at Bridport Arts Centre.

POLICE in Dorset are advising people to follow six simple steps in a bid to ensure their homes are more secure.

PLANS to build an oil well in the Dorset countryside have been withdrawn - following objections from campaigners for the scheme.

BRIDPORT Vegan Eco-Living Arts and Crafts Market is back over the Easter weekend.

Dozens of visas have been issued for Ukrainian refugees to stay with Dorset residents, new figures show.

THE first ever survey of Bridport and West Bay's breeding bird populations reveals that the area is an important home to some of the UK’s rarest and most threatened birds.

COMMUNITY groups have been given thousands of pounds to help fund celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June.

A TREE-MENDOUS donation taking root at Lyme Regis area schools saw pupils carry out some planting.

TALBOT Village Trust has donated £22,000 to mental health charity #Willdoes which will help them purchase an outreach bus to support young people in Dorset.

WATERLINE 2022, the second in a long-term collaboration between Tricia Scott and Lois Wakeman, is a fascinating exhibition of contemporary abstract photography that features the weathered and textured surfaces of boats.

TOUCHING tributes have been paid to a swimmer who died in the sea off West Bay.

RESIDENTS should be on their guard against bogus callers after a ‘suspicious incident’ in Lyme Regis, police are warning.

VALUABLES including a bag and bank cards were stolen from a car at a tourist hotspot earlier this week.

Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for 61 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

RESIDENTS are invited to take their cars to Bridport Fire Station this weekend where vehicles will be washed to support a good cause.

AN EDUCATION centre is running their first Seashore Safari since before the Covid-19 pandemic.

DETAILS of the baton relay for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have now been confirmed.

FUTURE Bridport manager Edgar Marcu believes the Bees can achieve a “positive result” at home to title-chasing Exmouth Town tomorrow (1pm).

AN OUTDOOR theatre company is set to tour around Dorset across this summer hitting six rural locations in June and July with its latest production.

Dorset County Hospital Trust was caring for 61 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.

BIKERS in Dorset are being warned to ensure they choose the correct helmet for when they hit the roads this spring.

BRIDPORT’S Tribute Dorset & Wilts One South season ended with a 59-13 defeat to second-placed Blandford in Brett Chant’s final game for the Blues.

BRIDPORT Reserves went without a win this week after picking up a draw and suffering a loss in Jewson Dorset Premier League action.

LYME Regis will be managed at Okehampton Argyle Seconds by Kevin Turner on Saturday (3pm).

From Morrisons, Marks and Spencers to Gordon Ramsay, find the Easter Half Term Deals.

VoucherCodes are giving away another set of Just Eat vouchers for use over the Easter weekend

It comes as the number of deaths involving coronavirus registered each week in England and Wales continues to rise.

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A MAN was killed on a major Dorset route following a three vehicle crash early this morning.

POLICE are warning online users across Dorset to remain vigilant when selling high-value items.

RISINGS costs are impacting on the ability of Dorset Council to deliver some services – with cost increases to the council in some areas going up by 50 to 60 per cent.

A BRIDPORT school is launching its very own fruit and veg garden thanks to a supermarket scheme.

THE public is being asked to get behind an appeal to support Dorset County Hospital which is continuing to suffer 'immense pressure'.

WEYMOUTH councillor David Gray is calling on Dorset Council to review its senior management structure.

A GROUP that started out supporting families with children affected by autism and social anxiety is now looking to assist young adults.

RESIDENTS in Dorset are being called on to sign up for a fundraising collection in a bid to raise funds for an assistance dog charity by giving up two hours in May.

An exciting new project bringing classical music back to a village begins on Saturday, April 23.

DORSET Police ‘requires improvement’ in how it investigates crime, but is ‘good’ in supporting and protecting its workforce, the police inspectorate has said.

THERE are currently 29 sites offering vaccinations around the Dorset with additional pop-ups being planned in some areas soon.

CONCERNS have been raised over Dorset Council’s compliance with the way it protects data.

A HUGE survey of birds has revealed a large increase in the number of jays, and a glimmer of hope for the greenfinch.

Lord David Wolfson, a Conservative peer and justice minister has resigned over Prime Minister’s “own conduct” in a letter to Boris Johnson today.

Children can bag discounted tickets for a number of cinemas.

Calls for action could see laws drawn up which will have a huge impact on the availability of such breeds in the UK.