CHILDREN at a school in west Dorset said they are buzzing after 'getting to grips' with the importance of beekeeping for the environment.

PERFORMANCES by a local Morris side have been a lifesaver.

DORSET Police are issuing a warning to people about pointing CCTV cameras beyond the boundary of their property.

FIRE and rescue services are reminding residents to keep their cars tucked in so they can get to emergencies as quickly as possible.

NEARLY 60 crew members from across Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service received honours at their annual awards ceremony.

FARMERS from Dorset have been taking part in a campaign to “give bees their buzz back.”

Dorset HealthCare is inviting band 5 registered nurses to a one-off online event showcasing roles available at the Trust that will develop and shape their nursing career.

THE volunteer crew of the RNLI lifeboat in Lyme Regis have welcomed the return to the town of their lifeboat after a four month major refit.

HERE are today's tide times for Portland, West Bay and Lyme Regis.

Research from the University of Cambridge found that more than one in 10 cases of coronary heart disease could be prevented with this action

Here's a round up of plants, planters and more that you can use to upgrade your garden ahead of the Chelsea Flower Show.

REPORTS of a mystery object in the sea prompted a search operation just off the coast of west Dorset.

A CAMPAIGN celebrating the "best of Bridport" is to launch at the end of this month.

Letter: CHRIS Loder in his column in May kindly listed for us the achievements of the Government in the past sitting of Parliament. It was remarkably underwhelming.

RADICAL change may be needed to fix the underlying problems in Dorset’s care sector.

CHILD involvement in drug crime has been described as a "modern day tragedy" as police figures reveal more than 300 youths have been arrested over drug supply offences in the past four years.

AGE UK North, South & West Dorset helped over 2,000 older people gain an extra £1.2million in disability benefit last year.

Iceland has got the winning recipe for just over a tenner.

A PAN-DORSET suicide strategy is claiming success  – despite additional mental health problems brought on by the pandemic.

A Tory MP has called for Boris Johnson’s resignation over images of the PM raising a glass during a Downing Street party during coronavirus restrictions.

Four new images, obtained by ITV News, show the Prime Minister with a drink in his hand, stood behind a table littered with wine bottles and food.

It was the feel-good TV of the 1990s and now Challenge Anneka is making a comeback – here’s when you can watch.

The couple told the PA news agency they planned to share the win with extended family, with even Mr Thwaite’s ex-wife being “over the moon” for them.

The artwork marks the launch of David Attenborough's new Apple TV+ series, Prehistoric Planet

The government has faced calls from Conservatives and the private sector for the £20 weekly increase to be reinstated.

STUDENTS at the Sir John Colfox Academy have launched a ‘buy a book for our school library’ appeal.

SOME Dorset families are already struggling financially more than they previously were  – according to children’s services executive director Theresa Leavy.

MAJOR multi-million pound plans to redevelop the Dorset County Hospital site have now been submitted.

FIRE crews across Dorset are warning the dangers of hoarding.

DORSET Police are looking for individuals from all backgrounds to join their team of special constables.

POLICE are urging the public across Dorset to dispose of unwanted knives properly.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has not ruled out the tax, though Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis said such a move “doesn’t really work”.

Organisers said it was a bit of an experiment - but it worked.

Memories have been stirred ahead of a special event in Bridport to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

BOSSES at a Dorset hospital have urged people to only go to its emergency department for 'serious or life-threatening situations' due to the strain Covid-19 cases are still creating.

FAMED fossil hunter Mary Anning of Lyme Regis is in the spotlight as her life and work is celebrated.

LAST week I wrote about UK Pet Passports no longer being valid for travel to Europe and people travelling with their pets needing obtain an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) which must be issued by a vet within 10 days of going abroad.

PLANS are coming together in Lyme Regis for an exciting programme of music, entertainment and community celebration to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June.

If you are travelling to the Spain in the coming months, here’s five laws you will need to be aware of or face unexpected fines.

It is understood the pair met at least once to give an update on the document’s progress while it was being drafted

Multiple life coaches and influencers hone in on the importance of getting up and making your bed every morning to feel productive.

BRIDPORT Museum supporters are kicking up a stink against dog owners.

A POPULAR mass litter pick saw a ‘considerable’ amount of rubbish removed after the event returned to the streets and beaches of Bridport.

BRIDPORT resident Lee Wyles has achieved the dream of having her debut novel published. Something Decidedly Oddd has been published under the pseudonym Lesley A. and follows the bumpy journey of a 39 year old widow and single mother through the stage...

Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads as agricultural traffic is set to increase for the summer harvest.

Do you care about what goes on around you, wish your community had a louder voice, and want to make a difference? Then we may have a job for you.

A FORMER child soldier in Sierra Leone who turned to music and photography is the focus of a new exhibition in Bridport.

THE Bats in Churches project is appealing for volunteers in Dorset to help with the final year of the National Bats in Churches Survey - a citizen project to discover more about how and why bats are using churches.

Dorset Police are highlighting an operation in a bid to tackle knife crime.

BEAMINSTER Singers are delighted to announce their next orchestral concert will take place in St Mary’s Parish Church on Saturday, May 21 at 7.30pm.