A LOCAL transport group has announced a new chair who says she will be campaigning to improve accessibility on public transport in west Dorset.

I read Chris Loder’s somewhat triumphal summary article about legislation introduced by this Government – in particular the Environment Act with its effect on air quality, biodiversity, water and waste and the controversial Vearse Farm developmen...

FAMILIES are invited to the 2022 Big Jurassic Summer Sleepout.

A SUPERMARKET chain is giving away 2.75 million packets of cornflower seeds to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and give the nation a colourful boost.

A HOSPITAL charity is hosting a big tea party in Dorset to raise money for and celebrate the NHS.

WEST Dorset Mencap will be holding its annual general meeting on Wednesday, May 18 at 7.30pm at the Bridport & District Social Club, and all are welcome.

THE very best in policing were recognised at an annual awards ceremony.

Meteorologists have predicted when the warm weather will return with the UK set for a 27C mini heatwave.

A disabled mum battling cancer is fundraising so she can take her two daughters on the holiday of a lifetime.

A HOLIDAY park company says that bookings have skyrocketed for the next half term holiday.

CONCERNS are being raised that the 'intentional' damage to several community road signs could be putting road safety at risk.

VILLAGERS in Abbotsbury are planning to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee by designing and painting 55 banners to be mounted in the main streets of the village, as an outdoor community art installation.

DORSET Council has been asked if it could do more to ensure new homes were “climate friendly.”

FOSTER carers from across Dorset have been recognised at an awards ceremony.

TWO ‘Grannies for the future’ who last month glued themselves to a desk during a climate debate at County Hall, Dorchester have been condemned by councillors.

THE traditional Blessing of the Boats service in Lyme Regis is being held at 3pm on Sunday, May 22.

DORSET Council has been asked if it could do more to ensure new homes were “climate friendly.”

The government said people in England who pay prescription charges will save £17 million overall.

The energy regulator said that it might insert two new reviews a year, one in January and another in July.

Ryanair reported narrowed annual underlying losses of 355 million euros (£302 million) for the year to March 13.

Ryanair reported narrowed annual underlying losses of 355 million euros (£302 million) for the year to March 13.

The energy regulator said that it might insert two new reviews a year, one in January and another in July.

A DAD is raising awareness for brain tumour research after his three-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer leading to a 'life changing' few months for the family.

MEMBERS of a rowing club told how they competed at the World Pilot Gig Championships.

OPERATION Heathland has returned this year with the backing of two-time Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton, as the drive continues to ensure the safety of Dorset’s heaths and forests.

Farms across Dorset will be open for the day on Sunday, June 12 to give residents a glimpse into how their food is produced.

KING of the one liner Gary Delaney is bringing a fresh batch of snark to Bridport.

CHIDEOCK WI celebrated its 103rd birthday with a party.

A total lunar eclipse will see the moon turn red this week - find out when the blood moon is happening and how to watch it in Dorset.

One of the most loved pairings in Doctor Who history, David Tennant and Catherine Tate, are returning – here’s why.

How right Chris Loder is to call for an urgent review of the Dorset Local Plan in order to discontinue the proposed 4,000-homes north of Dorchester development proposal and to call for an urgent review of the emerging Dorset Local Plan.

A fundraiser is finally on his bike this week for a 1,000km adventure supporting a Bridport charity.

A Dorchester family hosting two Ukrainian families have spoken of the “shameful disgrace” of the Home Office visa system - but the warm welcome for the refugees in the county town.

Volunteers across Dorset are being urged to take part in a national water vole survey.

More households were threatened with homelessness through no-fault evictions in Dorset last autumn than before the pandemic, new figures show.

A free-range pig farmer has received a boost from Ready Steady Cook star to help get people to vote with their wallets against buying imported meats.

ORGANISERS would like to say a 'big thank you' to everyone who joined Broadwindsor Primary School's sponsored walk on Bank Holiday Monday and to all those who have donated.

The celebrity chef was not happy with the Government's decision to delay the ban

The Prime Minister argued that people are far more energetic and productive when surrounded by other people

Two motorists in the UK were slapped with four-figure fines.

Marcus Luther has a famous boxer son who cannot appear on the Channel 4 show.

A man has been left fighting for his life after a coast road crash on Saturday afternoon.

Local creatives are getting ready to showcase their work for Dorset Art Weeks.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is holding its ever-popular Coast to Coast (C2C) Cycle Challenge this weekend which ends in West Bay.

“RABBLE” – the view of a Conservative councillor on protesters outside County Hall, Dorchester on Thursday evening.

STONE balancer Adrian Gray is returning to the Chelsea Flower Show this year in a move to remind us of the 'power and importance of balance' after the pandemic.

NEARLY three-quarters of theft cases in Dorset were closed without police identifying a suspect last year, figures reveal.

WESSEX WATER is investing £3 million a month to tackle storm overflows and reduce how often the overflows discharge waste in Dorset.

Five self-contained holiday units are being planned at a family-run site on the outskirts of Bridport.

End-of-life charity Marie Curie has described new data showing that almost 1,000 people a year die in poverty in Dorset as shocking.