A welcome meeting with a Ukrainian refugee and host families was held to explore how the town can offer the best support to newcomers arriving to the town.

EFFORTS to introduce a new law that would give farm animals better protection are moving forward at pace.

PLANS for thousands of home north of Dorchester may have been dealt a fatal blow by concerns from Wessex Water.

RESIDENTS and visitors to Dorset are being asked to stop and think when it comes to getting medical help over what is expected to be another busy bank holiday.

I find it offensive that Chris Loder (“Letters” page, 20/4/22) uses the appalling situation in Ukraine as a reason to continue supporting Boris Johnson.

POLICE have issued an urgent warning to residents in Dorset to be aware of courier fraudsters.

DORSET Council is now looking after 30 unaccompanied asylum children – more than triple the number at the start of the year.

An expert offers tips on getting together with others to grow your own flowers, plants and veg.

This is a copy of my message to our MP (Chris Loder) after hearing him, on the radio, expressing his confusion about the Archbishop of Canterbury’s damning judgement of the Tory party going into the business of people trafficking:- “I heard you ...

Parish said he would be fully co-operating with investigators on this matter

See the out-of-this-world gifts, gadgets and merchandise that you can get for the Space lover in your life.

There are a number of hostels that stand well above the rest that are still affordable to go to in the UK

LEGO has released new Lightyear sets for Buzzlight year fans to buy and build.

It’s the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year but that’s not all she’s got to celebrate as the value of Her Majesty’s prominent palaces are revealed.

One tip to repel spiders is proving popular - and it’s budget friendly too.

MORE than 30 acres of farmland described as ‘a dream for environmentalists’ has been put up for sale - with a guide price of £350,000.

A FUND set up to help disabled people pursue their chosen sport has just been wound up, having distributed more than £30,000.

CONSERVATIVE MP Neil Parish has been revealed as the Member of Parliament accused of watching pornography in the House of Commons.

Let's rock - Lyme Regis Fossil Festival returns this bank holiday weekend.

Three women in art are to display their work at Eype Centre for the Arts in an exhibition called Card, Chalk and Clay.

DORSET residents are being urged to remain vigilant while on the phone following a number of reports of scammers posing as police officers.

The prestigious Dorset Tourism Awards are now open for entry with businesses from across the county being encouraged to take part.

BUDGET supermarket Aldi has provided more than 2,500 meals to charities within Dorset across the recent Easter break.

POLICE are urging residents in Dorset to ensure they report any incidents of catalytic converter theft.

Nadine Dorries said the BBC’s model was “completely outdated”.

Martin Lewis has teamed up with Which? to tackle the latest scam targeting unsuspecting victims using his name.

THE Friends of Bridport Millennium Green would like to thank all those who participated in their recent Garden Fair. Without all the members and the public who brought plants, tools, pots and other garden related items, and helped with selling, setti...

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DOGS, cats, horses and rabbits are looking for their forever homes in Dorset.

Forecasters are predicting unseasonal weather for the long weekend with warmer temperatures although a north and south divide will be evident.

Conservative MP Neil Parish has been revealed as the MP accused of watching pornography in the House of Commons.

The overall average life expectancy for pet dogs was 11.2 years, with some fairing better than that

Here's a selection of Downton Abbey inspired experiences from Buyagift.

Devices being left on standby can cost households additional money on their electricity bills

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has not ruled out the prospect of scrapping annual vehicle checks.

Get the BBQ on this weekend with this huge hamper from MuscleFood.

The end is in sight for Bridport's pioneering housing scheme for local people as its gets ready to welcome people this summer.

Bridport Town Council has proposed a new scheme that would see residents able to hire electric cars and bikes.

I was not elected to Parliament to make easy decisions, but to do what I believe is best for our country whilst advocating for West Dorset and listening to my colleagues as they make their case to the House and share their views.

DORSET will host 117 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee street parties during the June long bank holiday weekend which will involve road closures.

DRIVERS in and around Dorset will have four National Highways road closures to watch out for.

Live music is coming to the village of Evershot with the Fat Marrow Blues Band returning by popular demand.

Hughes Unit Group Supporters (HUGS) are holding a talk and workshop today (Thursday) about mental health and its stigma amongst family, friends and the wider community.

ART installations featuring iconic landmarks from across the area have been added to Dorset County Hospital’s new multi-storey car park.

The day marks the end of Ramadan for the Muslim community.

The Prime Minister described the allegations as “totally unacceptable” as senior ministers hit out at Westminster’s “shameful” culture.

Hundreds of products could go up in price again from Unilever after already being raised at the beginning of 2022

A Tory MP is accused of watching pornography on his mobile phone in the House of Commons chamber.

Find out if you're old football tickets could be worth a small fortune.

'You are what you eat' is a cliche for a reason. Here are 6 foods that will boost your mood from Muscle Food.