FIVE homes have been approved for a site to the rear of the Assembly Rooms off Gundry Lane, Bridport.

I am a local resident and a keen cyclist. I enjoy cycling on the lanes around the beautiful Bridport area and surrounding villages, especially at this time of year.

DORSET’S Conservative councillors have been told they should be “blowing the trumpet” about their work on climate change.

Many of Dorset’s most vulnerable residents receiving local authority care, at home or in residential units, will see their income squeezed this year by rising inflation.

TODAY we launch Your Money Matters - our campaign to help you overcome the surge in the cost of living.

Local arts organisation Seafair is back with another online sharing event to be held this evening (Thursday).

BRIDPORT Reserves boss Chris Herbst has confirmed he intends to continue in his role for the 2022/23 season.

POLICE across Dorset are warning the public to not leave dogs in cars as summer approaches.

A COURT ruling has held up the adoptions of ten Dorset children – although all will, or have now, been concluded successfully.

POLICE are raising awareness of the dangers of stalking victims across Dorset.

AHEAD of what is always an incredibly busy time of year in the agricultural calendar, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution

UPLYME & Lyme Regis survived an Exeter Seconds fightback to take their second straight victory in Devon League C Division East.

WORK is underway to discover why a disproportionate number of black and mixed heritage boys come into contact with the pan-Dorset youth justice service.

Small businesses are being invited to attend a conference which aims to encourage apprenticeships and tackle recruitment challenges.

BEAMINSTER continued their perfect start to the County Division Two season with a four-wicket success over Dorchester Seconds at the Memorial Ground.

An online sales tax has been proposed to ease the business rates burden on high street stores, but Marks and Spencer were not in agreement

The new rules are planned to tackle a rise in violence and disorder at sports matches.

Here's a selection of BBQs and pizza ovens that are ideal for Platinum Jubilee celebrations in your garden.

As part of our campaign to help you save money, here are five ways you can cut your weekly food shop costs.

A MAN from Bridport who was seriously injured in an accident when he fell off a roof told of his delight as he crossed the finishing line at a cycle fundraiser.

DORSET’S History Centre is working up a National Lottery Heritage Fund application to pay for an expansion of its archive stores.

THUNDER, “frequent lightning” and heavy rain could be seen across Dorset later today.

ALMOST £12 million has gone back into the bank accounts of Dorset residents this week.

TWO protesters involved in anti-vivisection demonstrations which featured singer Will Young are awaiting sentence after a High Court judge made contempt of court rulings.

TWENTY six 'at risk' species were sighted in a survey to help build a picture of the state of farmland birds

AGE UK North, South & West Dorset, in partnership with local solicitors from Nantes, Blanchards Bailey and Humphries Kirk, is holding a free service for anyone over 50 to ask an expert questions about wills and power of attorney.

Tory chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris urged the MP to stay away from Parliament but has not suspended the whip, meaning the suspect remains a member.

Unite said a decision by Lloyds Banking Group to close another 28 branches threatened scores of job losses.

These health issues associated with pugs are often perceived as ‘cute’ or ‘normal’ for the breed, often making them desirable for pet owners.

Tesco Clubcard users have been issued a two week warning with vouchers set to expire on May 31st.

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.

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Check to see when the UK celebrates Fathers Day.

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.